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A New World Order: Mbappé, Cavani & Croatia
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by France Football correspondent and musician Philippe Auclair to talk penalty drama, Spain going for a shockingly early siesta, and… Audio
Escape to victory: Argentina advances & England's chances
In the latest episode of RNZ's FIFA World Cup podcast, Squeaky Bum Time, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by business editor and tragic England fan Gyles Beckford, and the BBC's South… Audio
Messi the billion dollar man
Argentina's soccer superstar Lionel Messi has signed a new billion dollar contract with Barcelona that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2021 season.
Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar up for top award
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar have been nominated as finalists for the Best FIFA Men's Player award.
Vardy up for Fifa Player of the Year Award
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has been named alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the shortlist for the FIFA best men's player award.
Fifa to rebrand player of the year
FIFA will allow the public to vote in a rebranded version of its player of the year of the award.
Messi retires from international football
Lionel Messi has retired from international football after missing in a penalty shootout as Argentina lost a fourth major final in nine years.
Messi wins Ballon d'Or
The Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi has won football's top award, the Ballon d'Or, recognising him as the world player of the year.