FIFA
NZ U-17s shock Japan to reach semi-finals
The New Zealand U-17 women's team has shocked the footballing world by defeating Japan on penalties to make the World Cup semi-finals
Prize money increase 'not enough'
FIFA will double the prize money for the Women's World Cup, though critics immediately said the increase was not enough.
Luka Modric named Fifa player of the year
Real Madrid's Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has been named Best FIFA Men's Player of the Year for 2018.
Belgium join France at top of world football rankings
Belgium have joined world champions France as the joint leaders in the FIFA world rankings, the first time in the table's 25-year history that the top spot has been shared.
Ronaldo, Modric and Salah up for world player of the year
Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah have been nominated as finalists for The Best FIFA Men's Player Award.
Valcke's ban stands
Jerome Valcke's 10-year ban from football was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Kylian Mbappe named alongside Fifa's best
France's World Cup star Kylian Mbappe joined regulars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's player award.
France football fans clash with police during celebrations
Ugly scenes on the streets of Paris have marred France's Fifa World Cup win with police forced to fire tear gas and a water cannon to dispel rioting crowds. Video, Audio
Vive la France! French fans in NZ celebrate World Cup victory
French fans in New Zealand have been celebrating the country's victory in the thrilling Football World Cup final - but Croatian supporters were still left smiling after their best ever World Cup… Video, Audio
Champions! France Triumph, Croatia Defiant and Pussy Riot Non-Compliant
In today's finale, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle break down a madcap World Cup final, talk the biggest storylines of the tournament, and pick their favourite goals, players and matches. They're… Audio
Football World Cup finalists fight for NZ's backing
French and Croatians in New Zealand are battling it out for the support of Kiwis without connections ahead of Monday's football World Cup final. Audio
Squeaky Bum Time: French conquest and England's Croatian challenge
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle and guests pontificate about France's 1-0 win over Belgium, preview England vs Croatia, and look at Cristiano Ronaldo's big move
Final Fling: France rolls Belgium & Ronaldo's relocation
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle welcome back Football Fern Sarah Gregorius, and after weeks of pleading, Producer Zen is allowed into the studio to pontificate about France's 1-0… Audio
France and Belgium to go head to head in first Fifa semi-final
Sports reporter Clay Wilson joins John Campbell to talk about the upcoming Football World Cup semi-final between France and Belgium. Video, Audio
Foursome: Belgium, France, Croatia & England
In today's bumper episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle wrap up the weekend's four quarter-finals, including French fruition, English ecstasy and the end of an unlikely Russian run. They're… Audio
Dare to Dream: A World Cup Quarter-Final Preview
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle weigh up the chances of the eight remaining teams and look ahead to this weekend's quarter final matchups. They're joined by the Yellow Fever's… Audio
Miracle in Moscow: England, penalties & poetry
In today's episode, credibility returns to the podcast in the form of Football Fern Sarah Gregorius, who joins RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson to talk about England's long-awaited penalty joy… Audio
A New World Order: Mbappé, Cavani & Croatia
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle are joined by France Football correspondent and musician Philippe Auclair to talk penalty drama, Spain going for a shockingly early siesta, and… Audio
Uruguay to meet France in quarter-finals
Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani scored twice to earn the South Americans a 2-1 win over European champions Portugal in the World Cup
Mbappe leaves Messi in his wake
France have qualified for the Wolrd Cup quater final after a 4-3 defeat over Argentina where it was Kylian Mbappe, and not Lionel Messi, who made the difference on Saturday.
