Cristiano Ronaldo has been awarded this year's Ballon d'Or, the fourth time is won the award in his career. It caps off a career

All Blacks adviser Dr Ceri Evans has been hired by English Premier League giants Arsenal as a mental skills specialist. Evans is

He is one of the two best footballers on the planet. So it shouldn't be surprising in an age of untold worldwide wealth that Cristiano Ronaldo is also the richest.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been accused of using a New Zealand trust fund in the name of his wife to avoid paying tax.

Paul Gascoigne is back in rehab after a two-day bender left him in hospital following the death of his nephew. The former England

COMMENT: Russia should not be allowed to host the 2018 World Cup as punishment for the systematic cheating which has tarnished two Olympic Games.

Team Wellington have drawn level with Eastern Suburbs at the top of the Stirling Sports Premiership ladder after the two sides had contrasting results today.

Sol Bamba risks being handed a hefty fine and ban after a moment of madness.

Former England striker Gary Lineker, Leicester City's most famous and perhaps favourite son, wondered aloud last week whether last

The scribes had to wait while Chris Wood finished an extra session after training but no one seems to mind.

The Wellington Phoenix have responded well after a dramatic week, with a clinical 3-0 win over the Central Coast Mariners.

More than 80 football coaches are being investigated over alleged abuse of hundreds of children as young as seven.

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken drastic measures to insist he is not guilty of tax evasion.

Once again, Auckland City FC made the impossible seem possible. They didn't get the result in their Club World Cup playoff match

Kashima Antlers have come from a goal behind to defeat Auckland City FC 2-1 in the FIFA Club World Cup playoff in Yokohama last night.

A Chapecoense player pulled from the wreckage of the air disaster has taken his first steps on the road to recovery.

When you think of the best-paid players in the world several names immediately spring to mind.

New Zealand Football is supportive of a bold plan to increase the World Cup finals from 32 teams to 48.

Who is Haruhisa Handa and why is the Japanese billionaire funding New Zealand sport?

A big funding boost for New Zealand football. ISPS Handa is the new funding partner for the sport for the next three years. In 2017

Gianni Infantino wants to increase the number of teams competing at World Cup finals to 48. The FIFA president, who succeeded Sepp

A Celtic supporter was arrested for allegedly throwing a hamburger at a police horse before a match.

The biggest purse available to a New Zealand sports team will be on the line on Thursday night.

Is this the cheekiest penalty ever scored? Former top Welsh player Lee Trundle stumped the opposition goalkeeper with a clever piece

Having only one leg did not stop Dundee United fan Tommy McKay from scoring a sensational chip during a half-time competition. And

Daniele Padilha has paid a touching tribute to her brother Danilo, one of the Chapecoense players that was killed in a plane crash in Columbia.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be awarded this year's Ballon d'Or, according to reports in the Spanish press. Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo

Former Fifa boss Sepp Blatter is "disappointed but not shattered" following his failed appeal against a six-year ban.

Ernie Merrick's seat is still warm, but already the contenders to replace him are circling.

Mario Bilen faces a race against time to be fit for Auckland City FC's all-or-nothing FIFA Club World Cup playoff clash with Kashima