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Kiwi coach in handshake controversy
Football Ferns coach Tony Readings refused to shake the hand of his Chinese counterpart today, after the NZ team were knocked out of the Women's World Cup.

Ferns crash out of World Cup
New Zealand are out of the Women's World Cup, after being held to a 2-2 draw by China today in Winnipeg.

Football match ends 36-0
Unfortunately, only 83 people were on hand to witness history being made.

Whistle-stop visit awakens memories
Every so often in sport, a match official becomes almost as recognisable as the players.

Man U teen star shines for Brazil
At any Under-20 World Cup, it's always difficult to identify who will go on to bigger and better things, but Andreas Pereira might be a sure bet.

The good, the bad and the questionable
After New Zealand were knocked out of the Under-20 World Cup this week, Michael Burgess assesses the side's campaign.

Fans brave elements to cheer NZ
It may have been wet but it didn't dampen the mood of the crowd that descended on Waikato Stadium last night.

Portugal break NZ hearts
For a few moments tonight an unlikely New Zealand victory looked possible, before the football gods came to their senses.

Fans flock to watch Junior All Whites
Football fans have flocked to tonight's Junior All Whites encounter in Hamilton.

NZ Football boss wants Blatter out now
New Zealand Football chief executive Andy Martin believes it is only a matter of time before the net closes around Fifa boss Sepp Blatter.