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John Herdman

Former New Zealand coach ‘on radar’ of English clubs seeking new managers

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Former New Zealand women’s coach John Herdman is reportedly attracting interest from English clubs seeking managers, including Blackburn Rovers, Queens Park Rangers and Burnley. The UK Mirror’s chief football writer John Cross reports Herdman, currently manager of the Canada national … Read More

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Former NRFL player becomes national hero as Canada qualifies for World Cup

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Ten years ago, he was playing in the Lotto NRFL for Hibiscus Coast — today, he’s a national hero in Canada after taking the country to their first FIFA World Cup finals in 37 years. John Herdman (46) earned himself … Read More

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Day 8 at the qualifiers: All Whites to face Tahiti in Monday’s semi-final

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New Zealand will meet Tahiti in the semi-finals of the Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifying tournament on Monday (6.30am NZT). By the time they kick-off, they will already know who their potential final opponent as Solomon Islands meet Papua New … Read More

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—MAY—

Friday May 20—Sunday, May 22: Onehunga Mangere United’s 100-year celebrations (activities postponed from last year)

Sunday May 29 (7am NZT):  Live screenings of UEFA Champions League (click here for Auckland venues)

—JUNE—

Monday June 6 (3.30am, NZT): All Whites v Peru, international friendly, Barcelona (click here for details)

Friday June 10 (NZT): All Whites international friendly, opponents TBA, Doha (click here for details)

Wednesday June 15 (6am,NZT): New Zealand v Costa Rica, FIFA World Cup play-off, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan (click here for details)

Saturday June 25 (NZT): Draw for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup tournament to be held in India in October

Sunday June 26 (3am NZT): Football Ferns v Norway, international friendly, Oslo (click here for details)

Wednesday June 29 (5am NZT): Football Ferns v Wales, international friendly, Pineta, Spain (click here for details)

—JULY—

Sunday July 10: Spirit of Football’s The Ball leaves London on its journey to Auckland for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (click here for details)

Wednesday July 27 (6pm-9.30pm): Friends of Football’s Reunion for those who faced Manchester United in 1967 (click here for details)

—AUGUST—

Wednesday August 10 (local time): Junior Ferns v Mexico, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Saturday August 13 (local time): Junior Ferns v Germany, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

Tuesday August 16 (local time): Junior Ferns v Colombia, U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica (click here for details)

August 29-September 6: International window; plans for two friendlies for Football Ferns

—SEPTEMBER—

International window: All Whites will potentially have two games in New Zealand (click here for details)

—OCTOBER—

October 3-11: Plans for two international friendlies for Football Ferns

Date to be confirmed: Memorial service for former All White Ian Ormond (click here for details)

October 11-30: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup tournament in India

Saturday October 22: Draw at Auckland’s Aotea Centre for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted in NZ and Australia

—NOVEMBER—

November 7-15: Plans for two international friendlies for Football Ferns

November 21: Opening game of 2022 FIFA World Cup (men) in Qatar

—DECEMBER—

December 19: Final of FIFA World Cup finals (men) in Qatar

— 2023—

—JULY—

July 20, 2023: Opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (Group game 1 for Football Ferns)

July 25, 2023: Group game 2 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington

July 30, 2023: Group game 3 for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

—AUGUST—

August 20, 2023: Final of FIFA Women’s World Cup at Stadium Australia, Sydney

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