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  •   Home > News > Sports >  Subscribe to NZCity's Soccer articles  Soccer
    Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is backing his side to handle the occasion of tonight's first A-League Kiwi derby of the season against Auckland FC in the capital
     8 November 2025
    Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is backing his side to handle the occasion of tonight's first A-League Kiwi derby of the season against Auckland FC in the capital
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    Auckland FC will look to avoid getting caught up in the emotion of tonight's A-League derby against the Phoenix in Wellington
    8 Nov 2025: Auckland FC will look to avoid getting caught up in the emotion of tonight's A-League derby against the Phoenix in Wellington... more
    The Central Coast Mariners have joined Auckland FC at the top of the A-League table with a 1-nil win over the Perth Glory
    8 Nov 2025: The Central Coast Mariners have joined Auckland FC at the top of the A-League table with a 1-nil win over the Perth Glory... more
    Concerns from Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano over the A-League's officiating following a season-ending injury to one of his key attackers
    7 Nov 2025: Concerns from Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano over the A-League's officiating following a season-ending injury to one of his key attackers... more
    The Silver Ferns complaints which triggered the standing-down of New Zealand coach Dame Noeline Taurua have been revealed
    7 Nov 2025: The Silver Ferns complaints which triggered the standing-down of New Zealand coach Dame Noeline Taurua have been revealed... more
    Another day - another record for Norwegian football star Erling Haaland
    6 Nov 2025: Another day - another record for Norwegian football star Erling Haaland... more
    Tottenham centre back Micky van de Ven has been likened to Lionel Messi after one of the greatest solo goals in Champions League history
    5 Nov 2025: Tottenham centre back Micky van de Ven has been likened to Lionel Messi after one of the greatest solo goals in Champions League history... more
    Liverpool manager Arne Slot's keeping his feet on the ground after a morale-boosting victory
    5 Nov 2025: Liverpool manager Arne Slot's keeping his feet on the ground after a morale-boosting victory... more
    Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield for the first time since leaving Liverpool as they host Real Madrid in their Champions League football tie from 9am
    5 Nov 2025: Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield for the first time since leaving Liverpool as they host Real Madrid in their Champions League football tie from 9am... more
    The All Whites will be without striker Chris Wood for this month's international friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador in the United States
    4 Nov 2025: The All Whites will be without striker Chris Wood for this month's international friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador in the United States... more

     Most Popular Recent Soccer News
     06 Dec: Malaysian football in chaos after FIFA suspends national players from Argentina, Spain and Brazil +++++++++
     14 Dec: Auckland City have won the men's National Football League title with a dramatic 7-6 penalty shootout win over hosts Wellington Olympic in the final +++++++++
     05 Dec: Contrasting results last time out have Wellington Phoenix fans hoping for a breakthrough Kiwi A-League derby result, while their hosts will want to resume normal service ++++++++
     21 Dec: The Wellington Phoenix have picked up their third win of the A-League season after beating the Central Coast Mariners 3-1 at home ++++++++
     29 Dec: Coach Bev Priestman has revealed another Wellington Phoenix women's player announcement is imminent ++++++++
     15 Dec: They conceded three goals at home, but Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has more goals and a creative midfielder on his Christmas wishlist following a second successive A-League defeat ++++++++
     06 Dec: All Whites defender Michael Boxall feels a step closer to the Football World Cup after today's glitzy draw ceremony in Washington DC ++++++++

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      17 Dec: Wed, 17 Dec 2025: Tourists ‘playing soccer’ with baubles off city’s christmas tree unlikely to be charged (Stuff.co.nz)
      14 Dec: Sun, 14 Dec 2025: Angry messi fans throw chairs, invade pitch (Sydney Morning Herald)
      1 Dec: Mon, 1 Dec 2025: Cyber monday streaming deals 2025 (and the top black friday offers still available) (PC World)
      28 Nov: Fri, 28 Nov 2025: Bazball v angeball: are they two sides of the same coin? (Sydney Morning Herald)
      28 Nov: Fri, 28 Nov 2025: Black friday streaming deals 2025: nov 28 (PC World)
      26 Nov: Wed, 26 Nov 2025: Foxtel’s afl deal cost billions. now its owner wants to pay less – and it has form (Sydney Morning Herald)
      14 Nov: Fri, 14 Nov 2025: Apple tv drops its paywall for major league soccer (PC World)
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     Today's News

    International:
    Walking with Moai: Unlocking the mysteries of Easter Island stone statues 18:07

    Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix are striving to keep calm as their tough season approaches make-or-break time 18:06

    Cricket:
    A washout in the men's Twenty20 Super Smash game between Auckland and Wellington at Eden Park outer oval 17:56

    Soccer:
    Embattled Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is expecting his players to fire up this weekend 17:27

    Cricket:
    Outgoing Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has let rip at how he was covered in the mainstream media during his test career 17:26

    Accident and Emergency:
    A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore 15:27

    Soccer:
    Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior is the favourite to take over as the new manager of English Premier League club Chelsea 14:56

    Environment:
    Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening 14:46

    Cricket:
    Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket 14:26

    International:
    Crans-Montana ski resort fire survivors say they were 'trapped' as Australian confirmed as being among injured 14:16

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