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Footballer fined $43k for leaving $129k in taxi
A top German footballer who left $129,000 poker winnings in the back of a cab then copped a $43,000 fine from his club.

Adam Johnson's all-night party before jail
Disgraced footballer hosts boozy party at his mansion just 10 days before he is sentenced for child sex crimes.

All Whites Power Rankings
Who are the names on Anthony Hudson's notepad for the 2016 OFC Nations Cup in PNG in May and June? Jason Pine updates the All Whites Power Rankings (previous ranking in brackets).

Watch: Football star in biting claim
Volatile Chelsea striker Diego Costa appeared to bite a rival player in the team's FA Cup quarter final defeat to Everton tonight.

Phoenix shock Sydney FC
A week after an awful 4-0 defeat at home to Adelaide, the Phoenix stunned Sydney FC 3-1 tonight.

Club boss quits over Adam Johnson scandal
Sunderland chief knew convicted child-sex offender had kissed and sent explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl but let him play anyway.

Martin kicks for touch
Martin finally faced the media last week, almost one month after the inexplicable Alex Jones (non) transfer saga.

Kiwi footballer banned for six months
A Kiwi footballer has been banned from all sport for six months for taking a prohibited substance.

'Whether she was up for it isn't relevant'
Judge's final instruction to jurors as England footballer awaits verdict in child sex trial.

The best reactions to Louis van Gaal's dive
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal wanted to make the point that Arsenal were diving so he hit the deck himself during his side's 3-2 win at Old Trafford.

Looking on the bright side of Kiwi football
Football in this country is at a low ebb but here are five reasons fans should have hope for the future.

Football: All Whites' World Cup path to change?
A new Fifa president may also bring a new World Cup qualification path for the All Whites.