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OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.
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Infantino followed Trump’s playbook – and ran out of road
OPINION: Gianni Infantino’s proposed World Cup sell-off has left him isolated.
‘I’m a little bit nervous’: Erceg return has rivals already preparing
The former Football Fern signed a one-year deal with the Wellington Phoenix.
'Right thing': Chelsea star backs World Cup boycott ahead of Auckland match
Uefa said conditions were not met despite plans to sell stakes in competitions scrapped
How Chelsea FC Women prepare for their match on the other side of the world
Forward Aggie Beever-Jones talks about the team's biggest challenge in travelling to NZ.
'Stepping up': Auckland FC Women's team ready to face English giants
The invitational side play Chelsea at Eden Park on August 8.
'Errors made': Fifa apologises for World Cup privatisation plan, back Infantino
The global football body has acknowledged errors after its proposal was leaked to media.
'Really excited': Chelsea FC Women fired up for Eden Park challenge
The English side play the Auckland FC Women's Invitational XI this Saturday, August 8.
The questions I would ask Fifa boss Gianni Infantino if we met again
Infantino promised transparency but high-level Fifa operations are murkier than ever.
'This decision has not been easy': NZ Football CEO to step down
He has led New Zealand Football since 2018, helping secure the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Trump will do ‘everything possible’ to save Infantino
Insiders claim the President will do everything possible to save the Fifa boss.
Football finally finds its voice against Infantino's World Cup power grab
OPINION: Uefa accused Infantino of trying to sell off football's 'family silver'.
Football Ferns legend breaks silence on controversial call to miss 2023 Women's World Cup
The former captain won 146 caps and played at three World Cups.
Fifa scraps private investment plan after global football backlash
Fifa has abandoned plans to allow private investment in major events.
‘Nobody is selling football’: Fifa hits back at critics of private investment plan
Fifa's plans include establishing a new subsidiary to help run its events.
Chris Wood reveals what he really thought about the 2026 Fifa World Cup
The All Whites captain told his Nottingham Forest teammates about his experience.
'The next step': Former Liverpool star backs Elijah Just to succeed in big Swansea move
Andy Robertson says the All White can reach the Premier League from Swansea.
Europe to boycott World Cup if Fifa presses ahead with private investor proposal
Private investors would hold minority stakes in the company.
Spurs fans go through a lot for their club. They deserved better from Auckland visit
OPINION: Ten expected first-team players were absent from the matchday squad.
Pedro Moreira appointed Auckland FC's head coach
Auckland FC appoints Portuguese coach Pedro Moreira as Steve Corica’s successor. Video / Alyse Wright
NZ Football cautious over Fifa's controversial private-investment plans
Football associations have until September 19 to accept the proposals.
'A step above the rest': Pedro Moreira named new Auckland FC coach
The 51-year-old's first game will be against Al-Ahli on August 26.
Auckland FC announce Pedro Moreira as new head coach
Auckland FC have announced that Portuguese coach Pedro Moreira was appointed as Steve Corica’s successor. Video / NZ Herald
How NZ Football could get a $70m payday for backing Gianni Infantino's plan
Member nations must back the plan by September 19.
New Zealand teenager snapped up by English Championship club Portsmouth
Wellington Phoenix accepted an undisclosed fee for the 18-year-old.
Fifa’s £11.3b World Cup windfall masks a power grab
OPINION: Fifa's World Cup is being sold to outside investors.
Everything we know about Fifa’s plan to sell the World Cup
What is Gianni Infantino proposing for future World Cups and who stands to benefit?
'I couldn't be more keen': Calver on A-League comeback with Auckland FC
The 30-year-old is hoping to bring more silverware to the Black Knights.
Tottenham sink Auckland FC in front of record crowd at Eden Park
More than 40,000 were in attendance for the fixture, a new high for men's football here.
Spurs expect 40,000 as King hails club’s global pull in Auckland
The Eden Park crowd is tipped to top 40,000, a NZ record.