http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Soccer headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2012 APN HOLDINGS NZ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:09 +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=10784420&ref=rss In the aftermath of Fabio Capello's shock resignation as England manager today, attention has already turned to the search for the next man to take on the so-called "impossible job''. Potential candidates likely to feature on... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:53:30 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10784404&ref=rss Corinthians is keeping former Brazil star Adriano at the team's hotel and is ordering him to go on a strict diet to try to get the striker back in shape.The team said Wednesday that Adriano will have to stay inside the hotel at... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:29:02 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10784394&ref=rss Dan Keat is the notable inclusion in the All Whites squad for the international friendly against Jamaica later this month.The 24-year-old is the only newcomer to the 18-man squad which will be captained by new Spurs signing Ryan... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:36:14 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10784376&ref=rss He has played more minutes than any other striker this season and is a Fantasy Football player's dream. Yet Robin van Persie's superhuman feats are being overshadowed by his under-performing team and headline-grabbing striker counterparts.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:04:26 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10784370&ref=rss Fabio Capello quit suddenly as England coach today in a dispute over captain John Terry, throwing the national team's preparations for the European Championship into turmoil.The Italian, whose contract was due to expire after Euro... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:38:24 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10784369&ref=rss Fabio Capello quit as England coach today just four months before the European Championship, after publicly challenging the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy.The Italian, whose contract was due... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:27:04 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10784352&ref=rss Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was cleared of tax evasion this morning, removing a key barrier to his chances of becoming the next England coach.Redknapp was found not guilty of two counts of concealing $US295,000 of transfer... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:33:22 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10784257&ref=rss Typically when Ryan Nelsen is named to play in a friendly match for the All Whites there's an understanding it's probably not going to happen. This time, however, it's different.Nelsen will today be named as captain of the 18-man... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10784204&ref=rss Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager, has made his first contribution to the debate on the re-emergence of racism in football, suggesting four days before Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez face each other again at Old Trafford... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:47:49 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10784059&ref=rss Hamilton's business and sporting heavyweights put a compelling case to the city council for hosting the Fifa Under 20s - and they didn't want to take no for an answer.Promises of raising up to half the estimated $809,000 required... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10783950&ref=rss A desire to take international games to the provinces and keep costs down will see Taupo host the men's Oceania Olympic football qualifiers in March.The Oceania Football Confederation yesterday announced New Zealand would host the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:18:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10783948&ref=rss As tension rises over the 30th anniversary of the deadly engagement between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands, the Argentine government has decided to name the upcoming football season in honor its naval ship sunk by... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:05:32 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10783901&ref=rss Luis Suarez's return from a racism ban failed to inspire Liverpool in a 0-0 draw against Tottenham today, a result that hurt one team's Premier League title bid and damaged the hopes of a top-four finish for the other.After leader... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:09:14 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10783879&ref=rss Ryan Nelsen is on the bench for Spurs in their crucial English Premiership game against Liverpool at Anfield this morning.The All Whites skipper completed his free transfer from Blackburn to Tottenham last week and manager Harry... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:09 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10783869&ref=rss Just like before the 2010 World Cup, a dispute revolving around John Terry is unsettling England's preparations for a major tournament.But this time, rather than acting as a unifier, Fabio Capello has been accused of exacerbating... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:22:57 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10783780&ref=rss Jeremy Brockie is doing all he can to attract All Whites coach Ricki Herbert's attention in the lead-up to this month's international against Jamaica.His two goals for the Newcastle Jets in their Hyundai A-League 5-2 away win over... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10783703&ref=rss Javier Hernandez completed Manchester United's comeback from 3-0 down at Chelsea on today, with a late header salvaging a 3-3 draw that still left the champions two points off the Premier League summit.After storming into a 3-0... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:20:08 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10783718&ref=rss Barcelona star Seydou Keita made an impassioned plea for the killing to stop back in his native Mali following his side's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final win there on Sunday.The veteran Eagles' midfielder, who converted the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:22 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10783573&ref=rss Nigel Doughty, the owner of second-tier English football team Nottingham Forest, was found dead at his home on Saturday.The announcement by the former European champions, triggered tributes from ex-prime ministers and leading sports... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:50:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/soccer-football/news/article.cfm?c_id=86&objectid=10783571&ref=rss Winston Reid's first goal of the season for West Ham couldn't have been much more valuable.The All Whites defender has scored the match-winner in West Ham's 2-1 win over London rivals Millwall in English football's Championship.If... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:04:00 +1200