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Posa returns to lead Auckland City FC Into clash with Benfica at FIFA Club World Cup

20 June 2025
Posa returns to lead Auckland City FC Into clash with Benfica at FIFA Club World Cup

After a bruising 10-0 loss to German giants Bayern Munich, Auckland City FC face another massive challenge in Group C of the FIFA Club World Cup — but this time, their experienced head coach is back on the sideline. Paul Posa, a respected figure in New Zealand football, returns to the dugout for the Navy…

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19 June 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Matchday Five Wrap: City and Juventus impress as Madrid stumble

From commanding wins to last minute drama, day five served up thrilling showcases of world class football across, as the FIFA Club World Cup Group stages continue to impress. Here’s how today’s action played out: Manchester City v  Wydad AC Today’s matches kicked off in Philadelphia, as Manchester City began their Club World Cup campaign…

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19 June 2025
More Than a Game: Pasifika Leadership in Football’s Next Generation

For Taelor, Michael, and Lavenia, football isn’t just a sport—it’s a calling rooted in community, culture, and purpose. Earlier this month, the three joined a group of passionate Pasifika coaches and leaders at the New Zealand Football Pasifika Community Coach Developer Programme, a two-day course held in Auckland on 6–7 June 2025 as part of…

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18 June 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Matchday Four Wrap: Drama, defence and decisive moments

The group stage is hitting full stride, and Matchday Four delivered another round of high-stakes action across the United States. CA River Plate showed their class in Seattle, Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund played out a tactical stalemate, Mamelodi Sundowns edged Ulsan HD in a tight contest, and Monterrey held firm against European heavyweights Inter Milan….

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17 June 2025
Chelsea shine, Boca and Benfica thrill on day three of FIFA Club World Cup

English powerhouse Chelsea and Brazilian giants Flamengo have made impressive starts to the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.  Day three’s matches were littered with bold plays, determined touches and moments of brilliance that lit up the pitch. Here’s how today’s action unfolded: Chelsea vs. LAFC Chelsea kicked off their FIFA Club World…

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17 June 2025
OFC Social Responsibility Forum 2025 kicks off in Fiji

Football’s power to transform communities and the lives of individuals is taking centre stage in Nadi, Fiji this week, with the OFC Social Responsibility Forum 2025 underway. The forum, which runs until Friday and is made possible with the support of partners Team Up and UEFA Foundation for Children, has several aims, explained OFC Head…

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16 June 2025
Goals flow on day two of the FIFA Club World Cup

Day two of the FIFA Club World Cup delivered a goal-scoring spree as the tournament continues across the United States. The day’s action began in Cincinnati, where Oceania champions Auckland City FC were outclassed by German giants Bayern Munich in a commanding 10-0 win. The Aucklanders were overwhelmed by their opponents’ relentless pressure, with Jamal Musiala netting a second-half hat-trick in just 18 minutes….

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16 June 2025
Building a Legacy: Ben Hungai’s passion for Futsal development across Oceania 

Ben Hungai’s journey from national futsal player to coach educator in Vanuatu is driven by one thing, passion. For the 40-year-old, passion and commitment are the foundation for growth, not just personally, but for futsal development across the entire Oceania region.  “These qualities have always pushed me to keep going,” Hungai said. “If we stay…

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16 June 2025
Bayern Munich outclasses Auckland City FC at FIFA Club World Cup

It was billed as a David vs Goliath clash, but there was no fairytale result for Auckland City FC as German champions Bayern Munich powered to a 10-0 victory in their opening Group C match at the FIFA Club World Cup in Cincinnati. Despite a stunning early fingertip save by goalkeeper Conor Tracey to deny…

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15 June 2025
Auckland City FC vs FC Bayern Munich: David Meets Goliath at the FIFA Club World Cup

Oceania champions Auckland City FC are preparing for one of the biggest matches in their club’s storied history — a FIFA Club World Cup showdown against European powerhouse FC Bayern Munich. The two sides will meet tomorrow morning (4amNZT) in Cincinnati, USA, in the opening round of the newly expanded 32-team Club World Cup. For…

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