Football
NZ under 20s hold France to draw at World Cup
The New Zealand under 20 women's footballers have played out goalless draw against hosts France in their second game at the World Cup.
Usain Bolt to train with Mariners in A-League
Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will train with Australia's Central Coast Mariners as he continues his quest to become a professional football player.
Stan Kroenke takes full control of Arsenal
American billionaire Stan Kroenke has struck a deal to take full control of Arsenal by buying out Russian rival Alisher Usmanov
Phoenix beaten by semi-professional club
Mark Rudan's tenure as Wellington Phoenix coach is off to a disastrous start after a 1-0 defeat to a 10-man Bentleigh Greens in the FFA Cup.
Alex Rufer signs on for another year with Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix and All White midfielder, Alex Rufer, has signed a new one-year contract with the A-League club.
Under 20 footballers beaten in World Cup opener
The New Zealand under 20's women's footballers have lost their opening match at their World Cup in France.
Manchester City topple Chelsea in Community Shield
The English football season got off to a familiar start as Manchester City's Sergio Aguero struck twice as they beat Chelsea 2-0 to claim the Community Shield for the fifth time.
Football NZ needs independent review - Kristy Hill
The former Football Fern Kristy Hill says only good things for womens sport can come from the independent review of Football New Zealand. Football Ferns coach Andreas Heraf resigned from his position… Audio
Valcke's ban stands
Jerome Valcke's 10-year ban from football was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Rudan's midfielder priority sorted after signing Polish champion
Wellington Phoenix have signed Michal Kopczyński on a season long loan from current Polish Champions, Legia Warsaw.
Chelsea beat Perth in friendly
Chelsea started life under new coach Maurizio Sarri on a winning note, beating Perth Glory 1-0 in front of 56 thousand fans in Perth.
France celebrates World Cup win
Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team.
France footballers to receive Legion of Honour
France's victorious World Cup team is to receive the country's highest accolade, the Légion d'Honneur.
Ronaldo says he still has a lot to offer
Juventus's record signing Cristiano Ronaldo says his move from Real Madrid was a "well thought out decision" as he aims to help his new club win the Champions League title again.
France football fans clash with police during celebrations
Ugly scenes on the streets of Paris have marred France's Fifa World Cup win with police forced to fire tear gas and a water cannon to dispel rioting crowds. Video, Audio
Vive la France! French fans in NZ celebrate World Cup victory
French fans in New Zealand have been celebrating the country's victory in the thrilling Football World Cup final - but Croatian supporters were still left smiling after their best ever World Cup… Video, Audio
Maurizio Sarri takes over at Chelsa
Chelsea appointed former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as their new manager with the Italian signing a three-year deal and promising to bring "entertaining football" to Stamford Bridge.
Coen Lammers: World Cup final update
Coen Lammers covers off the third place match between England and Belgium and previews Monday's final between France and Croatia. Audio
Belgium beat England to claim third at World Cup
Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate's side home with a second straight loss.
Football World Cup finalists fight for NZ's backing
French and Croatians in New Zealand are battling it out for the support of Kiwis without connections ahead of Monday's football World Cup final. Audio
