http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Soccer headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:11 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=86 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10625230&ref=rss Craig Henderson represents the shape of things to come.Whether he goes to the World Cup finals, or takes a significant part in them, remains to be seen.All Whites coach Ricki Herbert yesterday named the 22-year-old, who has... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10625138&ref=rss Coach Ricki Herbert today included all his frontline players, including striker Rory Fallon, for the All Whites' World Cup soccer warm-up match against Mexico in Los Angeles next month.England-based Fallon, who scored the goal... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:18 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10625105&ref=rss The Wellington Phoenix ended a long and, at times, torturous wait for New Zealand football fans when they made the A-League finals for the first time at the weekend. The Phoenix qualified without kicking a ball before their round... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624920&ref=rss A win for the Wellington Phoenix against the Central Coast Mariners on Friday night will book them home advantage for their A-League semifinal a week later.A win for the Newcastle Jets in last night's rescheduled match - away... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624922&ref=rss WARSAW - Defending champions Spain will have the Czech Republic and Scotland among their rivals in what should be a straightforward qualifying route to the 2012 European Championship, while World Cup winners Italy got a tougher draw.Lithuania... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624824&ref=rss The Wellington Phoenix moved a step closer to a home berth in the A-League soccer playoffs with a grafting 1-0 win over Gold Coast United at Skilled Park last night.Ahead 1-0 at halftime courtesy of a Paul Ifill penalty, the Phoenix... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624800&ref=rss Uefa has decided to keep Russia and Georgia and Armenia and Azerbaijan apart in the draw for the qualifying tournament for Euro 2012, ensuring the former war foes will not play against each other in the qualifying stages. The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624804&ref=rss Nigeria fired coach Shaibu Amodu yesterday in the wake of the team's disappointing performance in last month's African Cup of Nations, leaving the squad without leadership as the World Cup approaches. The Nigerian Football Federation... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:25:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624826&ref=rss LONDON - Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-0 today to stay ahead of Manchester United in the race for the Premier League title.Didier Drogba scored twice in the first 23 minutes to establish a dominance that Arsenal was unable to overturn... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624801&ref=rss Finally, one of those preening, smug sports superstars got his just - or even unjust - deserts.There is much celebration about John Terry's fate, although I would instead lament another invasion on consenting adults' freedom.Terry... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624768&ref=rss It was a round for the ages. Goals to three players closer to their 40th than 30th birthdays were telling factors as Auckland City and Waitakere United yesterday moved further away from the chasing New Zealand Football Championship... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624767&ref=rss Referee Peter O'Leary believes he and fellow World Cup-bound compatriot Mike Hester stand a good chance of creating some more New Zealand soccer history by controlling a match in South Africa.O'Leary and Hester, both 37, have... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624673&ref=rss LONDON - Manchester United returned to the Premier League summit by routing bottom-place Portsmouth 5-0 today, while Manchester City lost 2-1 at relegation-threatened Hull.Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov each scored for United,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:56:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624668&ref=rss The Wellington Phoenix's place in this season's soccer A-League playoffs has been secured courtesy of Adelaide United's 2-0 win over Brisbane Roar last night.The win means the Phoenix, currently fifth on the table with 34 points... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:40:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624593&ref=rss Tommy Smith and Craig Henderson look set to be named in the All Whites side to meet Mexico in Los Angeles early next month.Coach Ricki Herbert will this week announce his 18-man squad to take on the 17th-ranked Mexicans, possibly... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624588&ref=rss The nickname Rocket seems to work on so many levels for Liam Reddy.The Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper can be dynamite between the sticks, is not scared to fling himself around the box and has a reputation for being a little combustible.Phoenix... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:20:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624585&ref=rss There can be few disputes in sport as frustrating as club vs country and few who have made such a pig's ear of it as the Fallon family.Club vs country happens all the time in the UK and they often solve the problem when the player... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624591&ref=rss It is an eye-wateringly honest account of a footballer's life that might shock even more open-minded readers - but there is a good chance that England manager Fabio Capello did not cast his eye over Rio: My Story before he made... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624515&ref=rss New Zealand referees Peter O'Leary and Mike Hester have been selected to help officiate at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.Overnight FIFA named a list of 30 referee trios from 28 countries - Mexico is the only other country... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10624510&ref=rss John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy by coach Fabio Capello this morning following a media storm over sexual antics in his private life.Terry will be replaced in the role by Rio Ferdinand.Capello told Terry... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1200