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All Whites
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Phoenix own goal? Star keeper signs for new Auckland rival
The new A-League club have ignited the local rivalry with their new signing.
![All Whites and Phoenix defender set for big move](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
All Whites and Phoenix defender set for big move
For the Wellington Phoenix, the move will net another significant transfer fee
![Auckland FC announces three more experienced signings](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Auckland FC announces three more experienced signings
The A-League club now has 16 players signed.
Football Ferns
Wellington Phoenix FC
![Phoenix own goal? Star keeper signs for new Auckland rival](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Phoenix own goal? Star keeper signs for new Auckland rival
The new A-League club have ignited the local rivalry with their new signing.
![New Zealand football’s golden boot contender’s golden chance in Europe](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
New Zealand football’s golden boot contender’s golden chance in Europe
Top scorer in New Zealand domestic football head-hunted by professional Danish club.
![All Whites and Phoenix defender set for big move](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
All Whites and Phoenix defender set for big move
For the Wellington Phoenix, the move will net another significant transfer fee
Auckland FC
English Premier League
![Phoenix own goal? Star keeper signs for new Auckland rival](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Phoenix own goal? Star keeper signs for new Auckland rival
The new A-League club have ignited the local rivalry with their new signing.
![All Whites midfielder on brink of $10m EPL move](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
All Whites midfielder on brink of $10m EPL move
The 22-year-old has just completed an impressive season with Serbia's Red Star Belgrade
![Q+A with Bournemouth-bound Alex Paulsen](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Q+A with Bournemouth-bound Alex Paulsen
All White Alex Paulsen on making his dreams come true.
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Argentina win Copa America with late winner, Messi forced off injured
Kick-off was delayed three times after fans stormed past security.
![Spain reign! Late heartbreak for England](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Spain reign! Late heartbreak for England
A major trophy remains out of reach of the England men’s football team.
![The Euros final: Why Kiwis should support Gareth Southgate’s men](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
The Euros final: Why Kiwis should support Gareth Southgate’s men
A New Zealander in London confesses: How I learned to love England's football team.
![Football's coming home? A dummy's guide to England's crowd chant](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Football's coming home? A dummy's guide to England's crowd chant
Wondering what 'Football's coming home' means? Here's an explanation.
![The never-say-die traits powering Napier City Rovers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
The never-say-die traits powering Napier City Rovers
Grit, character and guts are shining through at Napier City Rovers in 2024.
![Spain fight back to defeat France, book ticket to Euro 2024 final](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Spain fight back to defeat France, book ticket to Euro 2024 final
La Roja will meet either England or the Netherlands in the tournament decider.
![Auckland FC sign ex-player of the year from A-League rivals](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Auckland FC sign ex-player of the year from A-League rivals
The new acquisition has spent time at Liverpool in the Premier League.
![All White Rojas returns to Wellington Phoenix after 13 years away](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
All White Rojas returns to Wellington Phoenix after 13 years away
The 32-year-old has signed a one-year contract at the club where his career started.
![Euro 2024: Netherlands end Türkiye dream to reach semifinals](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Euro 2024: Netherlands end Türkiye dream to reach semifinals
The winners advance to face England in the last four.
![Late goal sees Spain knock hosts Germany out of Euro 2024](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Late goal sees Spain knock hosts Germany out of Euro 2024
The 2008 winners are the first side to book a semifinal place.
![No room for World Cup match-winner in Football Ferns Olympic squad](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
No room for World Cup match-winner in Football Ferns Olympic squad
Striker Hannah Wilkinson has missed out on the Football Ferns Olympic squad.
![Auckland FC announces three more experienced signings](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Auckland FC announces three more experienced signings
The A-League club now has 16 players signed.
![Hunt for Chatham Cup glory heats up for Napier City Rovers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Hunt for Chatham Cup glory heats up for Napier City Rovers
Stephen Hoyle: 'It's the biggest competition in NZ football and one I need to win.'
![Unlikely hero fires Türkiye past Austria into Euro quarter-finals](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=803)
Unlikely hero fires Türkiye past Austria into Euro quarter-finals
The last-eight seedings have been finalised after Wednesday morning’s result.