Exposito reflects on career path

Just over nine years ago, on November 16 2003, Exposito was a 22-year-old sitting on the bench at Estadio do Dragao in Porto ready to make his debut for Barcelona alongside a fresh-faced Argentinian called Lionel Messi.While the pair both went on to score in Champions League finals, their career trajectories have differed greatly since…

The announcement leaves All Whites fans in limbo with Nelsen confirming he had not spoken to New Zealand Football to discuss his international future.“I haven’t had a chance to talk to the coach or the chairman of New Zealand Football and I’ll be talking to them very soon,” Nelsen says.The 35-year-old is under contract with…

Hogg joined the Portland Timbers following a strong campaign at the London Olympics with the New Zealand U-23 side.While he didn’t make any first team appearances with the Timbers, he did play with the reserve side.The 23-year-old says playing for a professional side in his home country is up there behind playing for the All…

The 21-year-old made his debut for the Foxes on New Year’s Day opening the scoring with a brace during the 6-1 win over Huddersfield Town.The first was a crashing header from close range in the seventh minute before he hit the back of the net again 24 minutes in after sweeping home a David Nugent…

Former Football Fern Jackman was among those honoured in this year’s list and has been named a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to football.“It’s always nice to see people within the football family acknowledged and I think the honour is thoroughly deserved,” van Hattum says.“Through a combination of talent…