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Jason Pine is joined by long-time football coach and analyst Chris Milicich on today's episode. Spain produce a semi-final masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach the World Cup final for just the second time. The much-vaunted French attack can't get a shot on target until the 81st minute as the sublime Spanish squeeze them out of contention. And who joins them in Monday's final - England or Argentina? Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by TVNZ sports reporter Luke Robinson to preview the World Cup semi-finals. Can Spain's miserly defence contain France's electric attack? How much of Argentina v England will be about Lionel Messi v Jude Bellingham? And who goes through to the big dance on Monday? Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by Goran Paladin to review the World Cup quarter-finals. The top four sides in the current world rankings will play in the semi-finals as France, Spain, England and Argentina advance. France and Spain ease past Morocco and Belgium to set up a blockbuster final-four clash. Meantime, England and Argentina need extra-time to repel Norway and Switzerland and reach the semis. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by Brenton Vannisselroy to preview the World Cup quarter-finals. Can Morocco stop France's elite strike-force? Will Spain finally concede a goal? How will England deal with Erling Haaland? And what more can Lionel Messi give us on the world stage? Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by former All White David Chote to break down the last two round-of-16 matches. Argentina overturn a 2-0 deficit with time running out to beat Egypt 3-2. And Switzerland and Colombia play out 120 goal-less minutes before the Swiss advance on penalties. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by NZ under-20 men’s coach José Figueira to break down today’s action. Spain leave it late to beat Portugal 1-0, spelling the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup. And Belgium are far too good for the United States, humbling the co-hosts 4-1 in the round-of-16. José also updates us on the next wave of young kiwi footballers coming through the NZF system. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by former All White David Chote to break down two thrilling round-of-16 matches. Erling Haaland’s brace propels Norway into the quarter-finals for the first time, with Brazil eliminated. And Mexico and England play out an all-time World Cup classic. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by NZ under-17 and under-20 assistant coach Lee Padmore to look at the latest knockout matches at the FIFA World Cup. Spain flex their muscles and cruise past Austria 3-0 to claim their place in the last 16. Meantime, Portugal and Croatia play out a World Cup classic, which finishes after 19 minutes of added time with Cristiano Ronaldo going through and Luka Modric dipping out. Plus, Lee's thoughts on the next wave of All Whites footballers coming through. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by sports broadcaster and football fanatic Matt Brown as the round-of-32 ramps up at the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Harry Kane rescues England from embarrassment at the hands of DR Congo with a brace that delivers them into the round-of-16. Senegal throw away a two-goal lead with five minutes left to lose 3-2 to Belgium, who score the latest goal in World Cup history. And the United States survive a red card to ease past Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by football coach and commentator Stu Widdowson as the round-of-32 continues at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France cruise into the last 16 with a 3-0 victory over Sweden and look every inch tournament favourites. Meantime, Erling Haaland has a quiet game by his standards, but still scores the winner against Ivory Coast to send Norway into the next round. And surely England won't have any trouble with DR Congo tomorrow morning, will they? Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by TVNZ sports reporter and football fanatic Luke Robinson to run an eye over today's three knockout matches. Germany lose a World Cup penalty shoot-out for the first time ever, with Paraguay going through at their expense. And 2022 semi-finalists Morocco eliminate the Dutch on spot-kicks to also move into the last 16. Meantime, Brazil score the latest regulation time winner in World Cup history to beat Japan 2-1. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine chats 1-on-1 with All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley and goalscoring defender against Egypt Finn Surman ahead of tomorrow's win-or-go-home clash with Belgium in Vancouver. Piney also wraps the final games in groups D, E and F Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by former All White and now football commentator Fred de Jong as three groups reach their conclusion. South Africa surprise everyone by finishing second in Pool A with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, while Mexico stay perfect with 3 wins from 3. Meantime, Canada lose home advantage after defeat to Switzerland and Scotland’s hopes of advancing are hanging by a thread following a 3-0 loss to Brazil. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by football commentator Nathan Alleyne to run an eye over the latest matches at the FIFA World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived at the tournament; a game later than his fellow global superstars, but better late than never, becoming the first man to score in six different World Cups as Portugal hammer Uzbekistan 5-0. But England battle to a goal-less draw with Ghana despite having nearly 80 percent possession. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by football journalist and broadcaster Andrew Gourdie to discuss wins by Argentina, France and Norway in their latest pool matches. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all score braces for their respective nations to carry them into the knockout stages…so which of the three would you pick if you had the choice of just one? And the lads reflect on New Zealand’s 3-1 loss to Egypt and look ahead to the must-win match against Belgium on Saturday. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by long-time football analyst Miles Davis to break down the All Whites’ 3-1 loss to Egypt in the second pool match at the World Cup. Was the first half as good as we’ve seen from New Zealand? How much did the referee affect the game? And have the All Whites got any chance of saving their tournament by beating Belgium on Saturday? Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by leading New Zealand coach Scott Hales as two more of the competition favourites open their FIFA World Cup campaigns.  World number 5 Portugal (with Cristiano Ronaldo at his sixth World Cup) are held 1-1 by DR Congo in their first World Cup match in 52 years.  And England are up and running, courtesy of a 4-2 win over Croatia, with Harry Kane netting a brace.  Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis.  New episodes every weekday afternoon!  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by TVNZ sports teporter Luke Robinson to review a record-breaking day six at the FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe all play starring roles for their sides as groups I and J get underway. With the benefit of hindsight, the lads also look back at New Zealand's 2-2 draw with Iran and give their main takeaways. And is Tim Payne on the move? Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by former All White and now football commentator David Chote to review the All Whites' 2-2 draw with Iran in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup. They also analyse today's 1-1 draw between the other two teams New Zealand will play - Belgium and Egypt - and World Cup debutant Cape Verde's brave goal-less draw with heavyweights Spain. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by former football commentator/journalist and now Head of Media at Wellington Phoenix Brenton Vannisselroy to preview the All Whites' opening game of the World Cup against Iran tomorrow. They also analyse today's 2-2 draw between Japan and the Netherlands, and Australia's tactical masterclass in their 2-0 win over Türkiye. And Brenton gives some insight into the Tim Payne phenomenon. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis. New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by commentator Nathan Alleyne to review the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. They also unpack New Zealand's chances against Iran on Tuesday and predict the starting eleven for this crucial match. And 2010 World Cup hero Shane Smeltz is in for a chat. Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis New episodes every weekday afternoon! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the A-League men's grand final, with Auckland FC clinching the championship in just their second season. They discuss Cam Howieson's winning goal, Dan Hall's Herculean efforts in defence, Steve Corica's influence and the magnificent support of more than 28-thousand fans. Plus post-match interviews with Howieson, Lachlan Brook and Sam Cosgrove. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Auckland FC make history by becoming the first New Zealand side to make an A-League men's grand final. We review their emphatic semi-final win in Adelaide and preview the final, which they'll host against Sydney FC on Saturday night. And the Phoenix women go down 3-1 to Melbourne City in the A-League women's grand final, but can still reflect on a terrific season. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix women have made the A-League grand final for the first time, beating Brisbane Roar 2-0 in the second leg of their semi-final to go through to the final against Melbourne City.Shortly after the final whistle, Piney spoke one-on-one with key players Grace Jale, Marisa van der Meer, Makala Woods, and Brooke Nunn, as well as coach Bev Priestman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Wellington's women become the first Kiwi side to reach an A-League grand final, after a 3-2 semi-final aggregate win over Brisbane. Meanwhile, Auckland FC and Adelaide United are all square in their semi-final after a 1-1 draw in the first leg at GoMedia. And the All Whites squad for the Fifa World Cup is named this week - who's in, and who might miss out? Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. On an emotion-charged night at GoMedia Stadium, Auckland FC advance to the semi-finals with a dramatic 7-6 penalty shootout win over Melbourne City. Meanwhile, the Phoenix women go down 2-1 to Brisbane in the first leg of their Ninja A-League semi-final with the second leg back at home this Sunday. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Auckland FC are seconds away from second place (and a week off) after their 2-2 draw with Sydney FC, but instead face an elimination final against Melbourne City. Meantime, Wellington's season ends in disappointing fashion with a heavy defeat at Macarthur, but Chris Greenacre finally gets the full-time coaching job for next season. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Auckland FC go down 1-0 to CCM in a weather-interrupted clash, handing the Premiers' Plate to Newcastle with one round to play. And Wellington Phoenix are eliminated from finals contention, despite a 2-1 win over WSW in Christchurch. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. The Black Knights come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Melbourne Victory, with coach Steve Corica sent from the sidelines for dissent. Meantime, the Phoenix go down 2-0 to Melbourne City, leaving their playoff hopes looking slim. And the Football Ferns are one game away from next year's FIFA World Cup. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. The Phoenix women achieve their highest ever regular season finish and make the finals for the first time. Meantime, the Phoenix men continue their recent revival and are back in the hunt for a top six spot. And Auckland FC play out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in Adelaide to move three points behind the league leaders with three games to play. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a bumper edition of Football Fever, Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the All Whites’ historic win over Chile at Eden Park.   The boys discuss who should be the starting goalkeeper heading into June's FIFA World Cup.   And the Phoenix Women slip out of contention for the Premiers' Plate with a 1-nil loss to Western Sydney.  Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand.  New episodes every week!  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites will play their final home matches before the FIFA World Cup this week in Auckland, meeting Finland and Chile at Eden Park. In this special edition of Football Fever, Jason Pine chats one-on-one with key players Kosta Barbarouses, Max Crocombe, Callum McCowatt and Finn Surman about these important matches.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites will play their final home matches before the FIFA World Cup this week in Auckland, meeting Finland and Chile at Eden Park. In this special edition of Football Fever, Jason Pine chats one-on-one with key players Ben Old, Ben Waine, Alex Paulsen and Joe Bell about these important matches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a bumper edition, Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. The Phoenix women stay in contention for the Premiers' Plate with a 3-1 victory in Sydney, while the men win back-to-back matches for the first time in 17 months. But Auckland FC lose 2-1 at home to Macarthur to drift four points off the league-leading Jets. And we look at prospects for the All Whites' upcoming matches against Finland and Chile. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piney catches up with All Whites manager Darren Bazeley ahead of the teams matches against Finland and Chile on March 27th and 30th of March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Both Phoenix sides have wins and keep clean sheets on a big day in the capital. Meanwhile, Auckland FC close to within a point of the league-leading Newcastle Jets, beating them 2-1. And Darren Bazeley names his All Whites squad for upcoming matches against Finland and Chile. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Auckland FC drop points at home to Perth Glory and now face a must-win match away at Newcastle this weekend. Meantime, the Phoenix draw 1-1 at Adelaide to climb from the foot of the A-League ladder. And All Whites striker Ben Waine produces two pieces of FA Cup magic for Port Vale. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Logan Rogerson breaks a long goalscoring drought, while Jesse Randall continues to impress as Auckland FC beat Melbourne City 3-0. But Wellington Phoenix don't get the bounce they were hoping for after a change of head coach, going down 1-0 to Sydney FC. And how far away is Chris Wood from a return to the football pitch? Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine is joined by football analyst Jacob Spoonley to discuss the circumstances which led to the resignation of Phoenix men's head coach Giancarlo Italiano. He also speaks 1-on-1 with Wellington Phoenix Director of Football Shaun Gill about the decision to appoint club legend Chris Greenacre as interim head coach and what the future holds. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. 17-year-old Pia Vlok becomes the Phoenix's women's first ever hat-trick scorer in an emphatic 5-1 win at Newcastle to move the Nix back to 2nd on the table. But the Phoenix men give up a 2-goal lead and miss a penalty in a 2-2 draw with Melbourne City. And Auckland FC lose 2-1 in Perth, and lose their goalkeeper for the season. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. A goalkeeping error sees Auckland FC concede late to draw 2-2 at home with the Central Coast Mariners - is a change needed? The Wellington Phoenix women beat Adelaide United 3-1 to jump to second on the table - how far might they go? And the Wellington Phoenix men are soundly beaten 4-1 away at Newcastle to remain outside the playoff spots. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Both Phoenix sides win 2-0 on the road against higher-ranked opponents, the women away at Canberra and the men at Sydney FC. But Auckland FC suffer their first away loss of the season, going down 2-1 at Melbourne City. And the inaugural Oceania Pro League is up and running Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Auckland FC's incredible away form continues with a 2-0 win over Brisbane solidifying their place at the top of the table. The Phoenix men come back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Adelaide United, but the Phoenix women lose their unbeaten home record, falling 2-1 to Melbourne City. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. The Phoenix men produce one of their all-time great away performances to beat Brisbane 3-0 and reinvigorate their season. Meanwhile the Phoenix women find a stoppage time equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Roar. And Auckland FC share the points with Macarthur in the middle of a busy period for the reigning Premiers. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. The Phoenix women win back-to-back matches to leap into the playoff spots, but the Nix men fall to a heavy 5-1 defeat away at Melbourne Victory Meantime, the Newcastle Jets spoil Auckland FC's New Year's Day party with a defensive masterclass. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review a superb weekend for the kiwi A-League clubs, including a record-breaking 7-0 win by the Phoenix women over Sydney FC. The Phoenix men also claim a much-needed 3-1 victory against the Mariners, while Auckland FC reclaim top spot on the table, beating WSW 2-0. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest weekend of A-League action, as the Phoenix men slump to second-bottom after a fourth loss in five matches. How much longer can this go on? And what needs to change? The Phoenix women also come up empty-handed on their trip to Perth, but Auckland FC grab all three points away to central Coast to stay in the top two. Plus, a thrilling climax to the National League Championship season. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest thrilling instalment of the A-League men's New Zealand derby with Auckland FC winning a fifth straight clash against Wellington Phoenix. The Phoenix women's away-day blues continue, going down 1-0 to Melbourne City. And the All Whites know their World Cup group opponents after Saturday's lavish draw in Washington DC. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest round of A-League men's action ahead of this weekend's New Zealand derby. Wellington Phoenix rebound from consecutive defeats to beat Adelaide United 2-1 in the capital sunshine, but Auckland FC suffer a rare home defeat, going down 2-1 to Newcastle in treacherous conditions. Meantime, the Football Ferns slump to a heavy loss against Australia, and an All Whites midfielder is a Norwegian champion. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the weekend's A-League action, including the Phoenix women's first ever win over Melbourne Victory. But the Phoenix men slump to consecutive defeats and manage just one shot on target in their 1-0 loss to Macarthur. We hear from Auckland FC attacker Lachlan Brook after his first goal for the Black Knights, but coach Steve Corica isn't happy with the 1-1 draw with Brisbane. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.