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Simon Kay: Specialists in failure - why the Football Ferns need new blood
Comment: NZ's alarming regression showed a side desperately in need of a shake-up.

Explicit banner could get Liverpool in trouble
Liverpool face a fine for a banner of a mock image of a player holding a large penis.

Plucky Phoenix edged by Sydney
The Wellington Phoenix have emerged empty-handed from their first away trip.

Football: Man United back Solskjaer as manager
Vice-chairman moved to quash doubts about the immediate future of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

In fight against racism, football can choose the playing field
New York Times: No player should have to go to a stadium with a history of racist abuse.

Who will rule the A League in 2019/20? Team by team breakdown
Can Sydney FC defend their crown? A team-by-team breakdown of the A League contenders.

The five big questions for Wellington Phoenix this season
Jason Pine looks at the major questions for the Wellington Phoenix in the 2019/20 season.

Poland and Russia third and fourth to qualify Euro 2020
Poland and Russia qualified for the European Championships yesterday.

WAGs at war: Coleen prepares to face rival Rebekah in court
Coleen Rooney is steeling herself for a bitter legal battle with Rebekah Vardy.

Wellington Phoenix aiming up after significant overhaul
It's all change at Wellington Phoenix.

Meet the Kiwi at the centre of Real Madrid
Michael Sutherland is a senior executive at the football behemoth.

Phoenix defender Louis Fenton rises from injury
If Louis Fenton had one wish, it would be a kinder hand from the football gods.

An Iranian soccer fan's dream comes true without her
New York Times: Zeinab Sahafi spent years disguising herself as a man to slip into games.

Footballer's wife drops social media bombshell on another wife
Wayne Rooney's wife claims England teammate's partner sold stories about them.

Sports presenter on sexist chants, leaked nudes
Italian football presenter has had the final say after fans' lewd request goes viral.

Platini ponders football return after completing ban
Four years after ban for financial wrongdoing, Platini is free to work in football again.

All Whites Power Rankings: The top 50 footballers in NZ
The latest version of Jason Pine's All Whites Power Rankings.

European finalists go in opposite directions
Liverpool make it eight from eight, while Spurs dire in Brighton defeat.

Prince William and Kate take George and Charlotte to football match
Prince George celebrated the win with his dad William, mother Kate, and sister Charlotte.

$32m star's awkward mascot moment
Manchester United's Daniel James wasn't impressed by the height of his mascot kid.

Reporter asked to get naked at game
Italian TV star shut down football supporters who sang "get your t**s out" at a game.

Leicester underline top six credentials
Leicester City climbed to third in the Premier League by routing 10-man Newcastle 5-0.

Goal-shy Manchester United seek striker
Averaging little more than a goal a game, Solskjaer is after a scorer.

Liverpool and City still emerge victorious
Liverpool were pushed before being gifted a 1-0 win at Sheffield United yesterday.

Champions League loss still painful: Pochettino
Uncertainty over potential player departures still affecting Spurs.

Lionel Messi and Megan Rapinoe world's best
Messi won his sixth Fifa Player of the Year award, while Rapinoe won her first.

Roy Keane slams dismal Manchester United
Club legend 'shocked and saddened' by how far his former team have fallen this year.

Reds see off Chelsea to maintain pace
Liverpool showcased title credentials while exposing Chelsea's defensive frailties.

Football: Wood nets brace in Burnley win
Wood netted twice inide the opening quarter-hour to put Burnley in control.