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'An enormous opportunity': NZF open to Fifa's radical proposal
Fifa's radical proposition around the World Cup format has been polarising.

Liverpool lose touch with EPL leaders
Liverpool now sit six points adrift on league leaders Manchester City.

'It all came together' - Football Fern celebrates historic display
The Football Fern's move closer to home has already paid big dividends for Melbourne City.

Phoenix match called off after multiple Covid cases
It's the second time in less than a week that the Phoenix have had matchday plans change.

EPL provides goal-fest despite Covid cancellations
26 goals were scored despite just five matches taking place.

'Five star': Kiwi striker smashes A-League all-time record
She's now taken a commanding four goal lead on top of the Golden Boot leaderboard.

More EPL fixtures impacted by Covid-19 outbreak
Liverpool, Leeds, Watford and Wolverhampton have had their Boxing Day fixtures affected.

All Whites coach wary of possible Omicron impact
The All Whites will play Asian sides Jordan and Uzbekistan in the January Fifa window.

'Football needs to wake up': Experts call for extreme changes to English leagues
One suggests giving teams unable to fulfil fixtures 5-0 defeats to promote vaccine uptake.

Chris Rattue: World Rugby's switch smacks of old colonial power
OPINION: Chris Rattue lists the sporting winners and losers from the last week.

Disappointing Phoenix drop third straight game
The Wellington Phoenix's strong start to the A-League season is becoming a distant memory.

Why men's football missed out on High Performance funding
The Oly Whites came close to playing for a medal in Japan but received no new support.

All Whites to face strong Asian opponent in January
Danny Hay's side will receive a tough test ahead of their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Football's coming home? All Whites line up NZ return
It's expected Danny Hay's side will play two matches in New Zealand next year.

Phoenix make club history with another FFA Cup win
The Wellington Phoenix are through to the last eight of the FFA Cup.

Giant blunder in Uefa Champions League draw
One of the world's richest competitions descended into farcical scenes.

Plagued by fan violence, French football asks: Why?
New York Times: A wave of violence has washed over Ligue 1.

Wellington Phoenix blown away by classy Newcastle Jets
As their 13-game unbeaten run recedes into history, the Phoenix were outclassed 4-0.

Truth is elusive in attack on a French football star
New York Times: The assault made headlines. But the original story might have been wrong.

All Whites Power Rankings: NZ's top 50 footballers
Jason Pine ranks the movers and shakers following the recent All Whites matches.

Another Mexican maestro? Wellington Phoenix set to sign new import
The 26-year-old is a veteran of seven seasons in the top tier of Mexican football.

Positive signs continue for Wellington Phoenix as youngsters thrive
The Wellington Phoenix continue to confound pessimistic pre-season predictions.

Wellington Phoenix end 2,310 day long drought
The Wellington Phoenix are into the FFA Cup round of 16.

Chelsea stumble while Wood's Burnley shut out
Chelsea lose top spot on the EPL ladder while the relegation battle heats up.

Day of drama as Man City goes top of EPL
Manchester City is on top of the English Premier League for the first time this season.

'National shame': Damning review of chaotic Euro 2020 final released
A disabled child's abduction and widespread drug-taking were cited in the report.

Phoenix's record unbeaten run comes to an end
The Phoenix men have fallen to their first loss of the season.

Phoenix women earn point in debut game
The Wellington Phoenix have earned a point in their debut A-League Women's game.

'A painful scenario': Auckland City to seek special exemption for Club World Cup mission
The 35-strong club entourage could be left in a difficult nine day limbo after the event.