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For many, Maradona at the 86 World Cup remains the standard by which football is judged.
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Football legend Maradona dies
Football legend Diego Maradona has died at age 60 according to reports in Argentina.
Football manager's turbulent interview criticising broadcasters over schedule
The coach has long made his feelings known about there being 'too many games'.
English footballers demand radical training change
A neuropathologist has suggested no more than 20 headers per session per player.
Local Focus: Calling all Masters, young and old, male and female
Masters Games bigger than previous years. Made with funding from New Zealand on Air.
FFA on why they said no to Wellington Phoenix women's side
Football Federation Australia has explained why the Phoenix won't feature in the W League.
'Worst decision ever': Image proves football is officially broken
The football world is united in its disbelief after a couple of controversial decisions.
Exclusive: Major blow as plans for women's Phoenix side is blocked
A professional Wellington Phoenix women's team has been scuppered at the last hurdle.
Watch: Embarrassing blunder sees goalkeeper quickly go from hero to zero
Goalkeepers scoring goals should be celebrated, but perhaps not this much.
All Whites defender open to Wellington Phoenix move
All Whites defender Sam Brotherton is open to a return to New Zealand.
'Relentless s***': Football rising star quits because of online abuse
The 22-year-old A-League star quit professional football due to online abuse.
England sporting great in dementia battle
Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia.
David Beckham has reportedly landed a deal with Netflix
Is a David Beckham documentary on its way?
England football 'great' dies after long illness
He was part of the England team which won the World Cup in 1966.
It started with a tweet: The complicated erasure of Mesut Özil
New York Times: Everything started with a tweet, and Mesut Özil knew the risks.
Only 11 players on roster: Wellington Phoenix's challenges ahead of new season
The Phoenix will be based in Australia for at least the start of the 2020/21 season.
Iker Casillas on Real Madrid, Spain and the madness of it all
New York Times: Casillas is left with his memories - vivid and bright and 98% eidetic.
Football star will be paid $34m a season not to play
According to reports he is on more than $650,000 a week to not play.
Liverpool's Van Dijk needs surgery, a cruel twist in a tough year
NYT: Certain injuries have ramifications that stretch beyond the despair felt by player.
'I'm gutted': All Whites' dream clash cancelled
The All Whites' dream football showdown has been cancelled.
The photo causing concern after Cristiano Ronaldo tested positive for COVID-19
Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Judge points Ronaldo rape case toward trial
Cristiano Ronaldo's legal fight is heading toward a trial before a federal judge.
Saved from extinction? Arsenal star offers to pay for mascot
Out-of-favour Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil wants to save Gunnersaurus from extinction.
'So sad': Stars speak out after beloved Premier League mascot gets axed
A fundraiser has been set up for beloved Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus.
Tottenham humiliate Man United, Liverpool embarrassed
Tottenham tore apart Manchester United, inflicting the team's joint-heaviest loss at home.
Watch: Football star's bizarre reason for leaving pitch during Cup match
Nature came calling for a Spurs defender during his side's win over Chelsea this morning.
The Kiwi teen working his way up in English football
Aldershot Town Football Club in England's fifth tier has a Kiwi connection.
Chelsea and United saved by late drama
Brighton hit goal frame record five times as Solskjaer admits his side lucky to win.
All Whites mega clash officially canned
The match would have been the men's side's biggest test since the 2010 World Cup.
Messi lashes out at his own club once again
This time the Argentine is unhappy with the sudden transfer of a fellow superstar.
From Lynn Avon to Tottenham: Football Ferns star's inspiring journey
Percival's career encompasses more than 13 years overseas and 150 games for NZ.
Hollywood star in surprise bid to invest in Welsh football club
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds could be making an unlikely foray into the football business.
Man United suffer shocking start to season
Man United began their campaign with a performance as disjointed as their off-season.
Big blow for All Whites as glamour clash 'canned'
The All Whites' end of year plans have reportedly suffered a setback.