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Kiwi ref 'frustrated' by backlash

The Kiwi football referee who received death threats after officiating a World Cup match this week is "frustrated" by the vitriolic backlash but "happy" with his performance.

World Cup Day 12: Five things we learnt

Michael Burgess looks at the five things learned from today's action in Brazil including the increasing pressure on the hosts.

Coen Lammers: The two-faced beast of Sao Paulo

20,000 sign petition against Kiwi ref

Thousands of football fans petition to remove a NZ referee from the World Cup after an image appeared of him 'celebrating' with Nigeria goalkeeper.

Football: Name and shame reluctant Spurs - Gerrard

Steven Gerrard has challenged Harry Redknapp to "name and embarrass" the Tottenham Hotspur players who he claims did not want to represent England.

Ghana official in fixing sting

Ghana was yesterday exposed as agreeing to take part in international football matches organised by match fixers.

Pressure on hosts to perform in monument to excess

Why Brazil (probably) won't win the Cup

Brazil are on home soil, with a history of success, many talented players and two World Cup winning coaches on board. But that doesn't mean they will win the tournament.

Goalmouth scramble: The best World Cup tweeter...

Sports mad 12-fingered family

Even in Brazil where football is a religion, the miraculous sight of wheelchair-bound fans leaping from their seats has prompted calls for a police investigation into claims of ticket fraud.

Football: England exit hits home

When England take their leave of major tournaments, the photographs are invariably of footballers on their haunches or on the turf coming to terms with their distress.

Football: United French on a roll

Four years since their infamous player mutiny at the last World Cup, France look poised to make a more positive impact on this tournament as they swept aside Switzerland 5-2 yesterday.

Football: English press slam World Cup exit

Coen Lammers: Who's hot and who's not

The astonishing match between Costa Rica and Italy marks the halfway point of the group stage and seems an opportune time to reflect on the FIFA World Cup.

Football: Ecuador edge Honduras

Football: France progress after thumping Switzerland

Kiwi wins on $94k Uruguay v England bet

When Luis Suarez scored the second goal for Uruguay to win 2-1 over England at the Fifa World Cup yesterday, the biggest sigh of relief may have come from a New Zealand punter.

Football: 'Dangerman' undoes England

When the team-sheets were delivered, England will have quickly scanned them for the inevitable confirmation: of course Luis Suarez was playing.