Football
Arsenal coach calls VAR decision to award goal 'a disgrace'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described the video assistant referee's decision to allow Newcastle's goal in their 1-0 win "embarrassing".
Women's World Cup rubbing off as Oceania sides prepare for U-16 cup
The Oceania U-16s women's Championship kicks off this week, with players taking inspiration from the FIFA Women's World Cup held this winter in New Zealand and Australia.
Tahiti champions again after seven-goal masterclass on the sand
Hosts Tahiti have retained their Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup title with a clinical 7-0 win over Solomon Islands in the final in Papeete.
Tahiti, Solomons' footballers make winning starts on the sand
Defending champions Tahiti have got their title defence off to the perfect start with an impressive victory over Tonga at the Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup in Papeete.
Saudi women's football teams could play in Oceania under new deal
Oceania and Saudi Arabia have signed a deal which could see the Middle Eastern's recently-formed women's teams play in the Pacific.
Our World Cup runneth over - and out. What next?
The Women's World Cup 2023 attracted record crowds in the stands and on TV - both here and in Australia. It also delivered drama and off-pitch stories that livened up standard sports coverage. But… Video, Audio
FIFA boss wraps up Pacific tour with stop in New Caledonia
World football's top dog has completed his tour of the Pacific while in the region for the Women's World Cup co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
FIFA official says a Pacific team can lift a football world cup
A FIFA high performance specialist says that not only can football in Oceania become more competitive, but a national team from the Pacific can win an age group world cup.
'Sport needs to have an existential conversation with itself' - Sheila Nguyen
Sheila Nguyen talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about the focus on sustainability in this FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Lionel Messi nets free-kick winner in Inter Miami debut
Lionel Messi scored on a brilliant free kick deep into second-half stoppage time on his Inter Miami debut and lift his new team to a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in the cross-border Leagues Cup.
Auckland bars excited for busy world cup matches
FIFA fever is building after the Football Ferns historic opening match win, and bars and restaurants near Eden Park are expecting a busy day as Auckland prepares to host its second FIFA World Cup…
Football for dummies: A bluffer's guide to the beautiful game
From Thursday, everyone in New Zealand is expected to become a football expert when the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off. Here's RNZ's resident football expert Robin Martin's bluffers' guide for the…
FIRST 11: Top-scoring films and TV shows to watch about football
For those who like their soccer with a side of romance, action, Nazis, French philosophy or gender politics there are plenty of football-inspired TV shows, documentaries or movies to watch. Here's our… Video
Inter Miami welcomes Messi
Argentina great Lionel Messi has been officially presented to a sold out crowd of 20,000 fans at his new club Inter Miami.
The world's best female footballers ready to show their skills
Some of football's greatest players have started arriving in New Zealand and Australia, chasing the biggest prize in the game.
Phoenix complete record deal for 18 year old defender
The Wellington Phoenix have committed to the longest player contract in the club's history with the signing of young defender Lukas Kelly-Heald.
Wearing 'OneLove' armbands not worth the risk
Australia football Sam Kerr captain says it's not worth the risk to wear "OneLove" armbands during World Cup.
Rapinoe and Morgan named for fourth World Cup
Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan will play in their fourth Women's World Cup alongside a number of new faces in the USA side.
Stance against racism should empower other New Zealand athletes
The All Whites' stance against racism could empower other New Zealand athletes to do the same, according to an academic.
Qatar FA denies racial slur against All Whites player
The Qatar Football Association has denied the player at the centre of yesterday's abandoned game against the All Whites used a racial slur.
