Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat tricks as Erik ten Hag was humiliated in his first Manchester derby.

The death toll from panic at an Indonesian soccer match has climbed to 174, most of whom trampled to death after police fired tear gas to dispel riots, making it one of the deadliest sports events in the world.

It was bound to happen.

Wellington Phoenix playmaker Alyssa Whinham has been called up to the latest Football Ferns squad, ahead of their match against Japan next weekend.

England's Professional Footballers' Association has expressed concern over sleeping pill dependencies, as whistleblowers warn problem-usage is still surging throughout the game.

The All Whites' long-awaited homecoming game didn't go to script at Eden Park on Sunday as the Socceroos snatched a 2-0 win in front of a record football crowd at the venue.

Organisers of this weekend's blockbuster triple-header of sport at Eden Park are using volunteers from churches and rugby clubs to help bolster the numbers of staff amidst the hospitality worker shortage.

A host of venues and sports facilities are set to receive millions of dollars worth of upgrades ahead of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup, the Government announced on Friday.

Socceroos 1
All Whites 0

So near – yet so far - for the All Whites.

A strong self-belief that they have nothing to lose, but everything to gain, will be driving on Napier City Rovers when they kick off their National League campaign.