New Zealand

Ricki Herbert Ricki Herbert is to stand down as coach of the New Zealand national team following the conclusion of their FIFA World Cup campaign.

China PR New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson is disappointed to be without captain Winston Reid for Friday's clash against China.

After being disqualified from 2016 Olympics football qualifying, New Zealand announced they would appeal.

Fernando Santos Expectant fans in New Zealand and St Petersburg will have to wait and see whether Cristiano Ronaldo turns out for Portugal on Saturday.

Ricki Herbert New Zealand head coach Ricki Herbert bemoaned his team's defending of crosses after a 5-1 loss to Mexico on Wednesday.

The watching Vladimir Putin will have been satisfied - for now at least - after Russia eased past New Zealand in St Petersburg.

Kevin Trapp Some focused gym-work for Cristiano Ronaldo and a tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe lead the top social media posts for Confederations Cup day 10.

Cristiano Ronaldo Anthony Hudson insists his team will carry no fear into their meeting with Euro 2016 winners Portugal in St Petersburg.

Carlos Osorio Juan Carlos Osorio admitted he said something that "was not okay" to a New Zealand assistant during Mexico's 2-1 victory.

Nani Cristiano Ronaldo was among the goalscorers as Portugal beat New Zealand 4-0 to reach the Confederations Cup semi-finals as Group A winners.