Latest news from Friends of Football
Cup football returns this weekend with some juicy ties to be played in the men’s and women’s national knockout competitions. We’ve sorted some options out for those who want to squeeze in as many live games as possible as the … Read More
Former football writer, fan and all-round enthusiast for the game Dave Petraska has died in Colombia. Petraska, well-known for his caustic wit and football banter on social media, had spent four weeks on a hospital respirator after catching the COVID-19 … Read More
We’re throwing the net wide in our efforts to identify the most entertaining games for Northern fans this weekend. We’ve sorted some options out for all points of the Auckland compass, plus a cracker of a game in Hamilton. For … Read More
Thousands of young South Aucklanders will get their first experience of football activities thanks to an innovative community programme run by Manukau United FC, and supported by Friends of Football. One of the key tools being used by Manukau United … Read More
Clubs and young players from all around the country have helped reveal New Zealand’s men’s and women’s squads to travel to the Tokyo Olympics. New Zealand Football announced the Olympic squads on Friday June 25, using a round-the-country video montage … Read More
The fixture schedulers have conjured up a decent menu of football action for Northern fans this weekend with tasty games set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For the neutrals If you’re looking for the games we’re picking to be the … Read More
The success of Wales at the EURO 2021 tournament has revived memories of a visit to New Zealand by their national team almost half a century ago. While the current Welsh team includes international stars such as Gareth Bale and … Read More
Former national coach Allan Jones will make a special appearance at Auckland’s Kiwitea Street this weekend to watch Auckland City’s ISPS Handa Chatham Cup match with Tauranga City. Jones, and his son Vaughan, will be hosted by City’s Club Ambassador … Read More