Football

Ben Waine on the perks of finding a better football-life balance

All White Ben Waine said learning to step back from his football "obsession" may have been just as important as anything he has developed on the pitch ahead of his first Football World Cup.

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PSG's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring from a penalty kick during the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest, Hungary.

PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to defend Champions League title

Arsenal missed two of its five spot kicks while PSG only missed one.

Sunday 7:13am

West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make tearful exits

West Ham beat Leeds 3-0 but that wasn't enough to climb out of the relegation zone because fourth-to-last Tottenham also won, 1-0 at home to Everton, to stay two points clear of its London rival.

Mon, May 25

South Melboune FC's Marco Jankovic and Auckland FC's Tass Mourdoukoutas ahead of the final.

Double success for Auckland FC with OFC Pro-League victory

Second team beats South Melbourne 2-1 in the finale of the competition, set up by FIFA to build a meaningful competition in Oceania.

Sun, May 24

Auckland FC do a victory lap through the city that has embraced them and their march to A-League domination.

A-League champions Auckland FC take over Queen St in jubilant scenes

Auckland beat Sydney FC 1-0 at a sold-out Go Media Stadium on Saturday night, and many supporters were out again in Auckland's main street for the celebrations.

Sun, May 24

Ben Waine on the perks of finding a better football-life balance

All White Ben Waine said learning to step back from his football "obsession" may have been just as important as anything he has developed on the pitch ahead of his first Football World Cup.

3:32pm

PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to defend Champions League title

Arsenal missed two of its five spot kicks while PSG only missed one.

Sunday 7:13am

West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make tearful exits

West Ham beat Leeds 3-0 but that wasn't enough to climb out of the relegation zone because fourth-to-last Tottenham also won, 1-0 at home to Everton, to stay two points clear of its London rival.

Mon, May 25

Double success for Auckland FC with OFC Pro-League victory

Second team beats South Melbourne 2-1 in the finale of the competition, set up by FIFA to build a meaningful competition in Oceania.

Sun, May 24

A-League champions Auckland FC take over Queen St in jubilant scenes

Auckland beat Sydney FC 1-0 at a sold-out Go Media Stadium on Saturday night, and many supporters were out again in Auckland's main street for the celebrations.

Sun, May 24

Cameron Howieson of Auckland FC is congratulated by Hiroki Sakai after scoring a goal during the A-League Men Grand Final match between Auckland FC and Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium, on May 23, 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand.

Auckland FC A-League champions after second season

A 1-0 win over Sydney FC in Saturday's grand final at a sold-out Go Media Stadium crowned Auckland as the A-League champions for the first time.

Sun, May 24

Auckland FC coach Steve Corica, captain Hiroki Sakai, Sydney FC captain Rhyan Grant and coach Patrick Kisnorbo.

Who in Auckland FC will put their name in lights in tonight's grand final?

Football's showpiece events call for players to embrace the moment. Who will step up in the A-League grand final?

Sat, May 23

Auckland FC fans, crowd and supporters aka The Port.

History beckons for Auckland FC in 'weird' ALM grand final

Coach Steve Corica's nearly two-decade history with Sydney FC weighs on his mind ahead of Saturday's sold-out grand final.

Fri, May 22

Auckland FC coach Steve Corica during the round five A-League Men match between Auckland FC and Brisbane Roar at Go Media Stadium.

Tickets snapped up in minutes as Auckland FC eyes A-League history

Surging demand highlights scale of grand final as coach keeps “siege mentality” ahead of first decider on NZ soil.

Thu, May 21

Britain's Prince William, center, celebrates during the Europa League final between Freiburg and Aston Villa

Aston Villa, Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph

Celebrating wildly was lifelong Villa fan Prince William, who travelled to watch his beloved team end a 30-year wait for a major trophy.

Thu, May 21

Arsenal supporters celebrate as they watch the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester City in a pub near the Arsenal stadium in London, May 19, 2026.

Man City draw hands Arsenal its first Premier League title in 22 years

The draw left Arsenal with an unassailable four-point lead at the top, ending its 22-year wait for the title.

Wed, May 20

Southampton's Ross Stewart, top, scores their first goal of the game during the EFL Championship play off semifinal between Southampton and Middlesbrough.

Southampton expelled from Championship playoff for spying on opponents

The team's hopes of promotion to the English Premier League have been dashed after they were booted out of the Championship play-off final.

Wed, May 20

Arsenal's Kai Havertz, left, scores their side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Burnley in London, Monday May 18, 2026.

Arsenal on the verge of Premier League title after beating Burnley

Arsenal closed in on a first Premier League title in 22 years by seeing out a tense 1-0 win over Burnley in its penultimate game of the campaign.

Tue, May 19

New Zealand's players celebrate after Chris Wood scored during their Confederations Cup Group A soccer match against Mexico in Sochi, Russia, June 21, 2017.

Who are The Flying Kiwis supporting New Zealand at the World Cup?

Since 2009 the Flying Kiwis have followed the New Zealand men's team at home and overseas and they'll be at the World Cup, offering a small island of loud, proud and distinctly Kiwi support.

Tue, May 19

Auckland FC captain Francis de Vries celebrates a goal with fans.

Auckland FC to play A-League grand final against Sydney at home

It will be the first A-League grand final held in New Zealand, with the team looking to become the first Kiwi team to win the title.

Sun, May 17

Emotions flow down, Melbourne City FC v Wellington Phoenix FC, Ninja A-League Grand Final women’s football match at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia on Saturday 16 May 2026.

'You come back stronger': Phoenix fall to Melbourne City in grand final

"I will do everything in my power to make sure we are back here next year," coach Bev Priestman said following the heartbreaking loss.

Sun, May 17

Steve Corica, Head Coach of Auckland celebrates during the Leg 2 of the A-League Men Elimination Final series between Adelaide United and Auckland FC at Coopers Stadium, on May 15, 2026, in Adelaide, Australia.

'Learned our lessons': Heartbreak spurs Auckland FC into grand final

Auckland FC coach Steve Corica says last season's heartbreak provided his side with the valuable lessons that helped spur them to book a maiden A-League Men grand-final berth.

Sat, May 16

The Phoenix celebrate their semifinal victory over Brisbane Roar at Porirua Park.

The Phoenix's journey from wooden spooners to grand finalists

Wellington Phoenix's first A-League grand final appearance has been years in the making. How did they go from the bottom to the top?

Sat, May 16

Jake Girdwood-Reich of Auckland celebrates his goal with team mates during the Leg 2 of the A-League Men Elimination Final series between Adelaide United and Auckland FC at Coopers Stadium, on May 15, 2026, in Adelaide, Australia.

Auckland FC heads to A-League grand final with slick win over Adelaide

"Everyone wrote us off, and we perform like that, 3-0 away from home," coach Steve Corica said.

Sat, May 16

All Whites veteran reflects on new role within squad ahead of World Cup

At 36, Tommy Smith is one of two players named in the squad yesterday who have played at a World Cup.

Fri, May 15

Chris Wood celebrates after scoring during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Fiji in Wellington.

All Whites squad for FIFA World Cup announced

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has named the lineup he'll be taking to North America for New Zealand's first World Cup in 16 years.

Thu, May 14

All White Chris Wood, middle, gestures to fans after New Zealand's recent World Cup qualifier victory over New Caledonia.

World Cup: Names to look out for in today's All Whites squad announcement

In just a few hours we'll know the group that will be heading to North America next month for New Zealand's first FIFA World Cup campaign in 16 years.

Thu, May 14