The Football Ferns loss was a display of misplaced smugness from the man in charge.

Allegations came following a children's match in Dunedin. Football South to look into it.

Not many teams win football matches with only 27 per cent possession.

What you didn't know is how much about the World Cup there is to hate.

The Herald's football crazy writers give their World Cup predictions and hot takes.

Moses Dyer has been New Zealand's unlikely goalscoring hero

Mexico's team facing controversy over claims several footballers partied with prostitutes.

This was a win against non-Oceania opposition but perspective needs to be maintained

Fritz Schmid has earned his first win as All Whites coach

COMMENT: Of all emotions stirred up by Raheem Sterling, indifference is rarely an option.

England relied on goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane before slackening in the 2nd half.

Inexperienced side exposed by African nation in their first game of Intercontinental Cup.

Liberato Cacace is ready for some gentle ribbing from his teammates over the next 10 days.

Athletes mistakes also offer a view into how people watch sport, writes Paul Lewis.

Chelsea hopes of a brand new stadium have been put on hold.

At least as a coach, Zinedine Zidane is going out on top.

Tomorrow's Herald will feature a FIFA World Cup wallchart.

Wellington Phoenix fans should be optimistic. Their new head coach certainly is.

The fallout from Mohamed Salah's shoulder injury has continued

The abuse against the Liverpool goalkeeper was so great police had to get involved.

Liverpool's bungling goalkeeper can't sleep, police investigate death threats.

Rarely has there been a finer goal in a European final than Gareth Bale's scissor-kick.

You will be able to see how you're going on an online leaderboard.

Fulham secured a return to the Premier League after four years away.

Liverpool goalie's two howlers handed Champions League win to Real Madrid.

Loris Karius needs to be able to put his Champions League finals performance behind him.

Gareth Bale scored one of the greatest goals of all time this morning.

All the action as Liverpool took on Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

Change is coming for NZ Football. And it may not comfortable for those at the top.

Jorge Akers crosses the bridge for greener pastures after returning from trials in England