Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Complaints concerning the women's national-team environment
At least 10 women's national-team players submitted a complaint alleging bullying, intimidation, and a culture of fear involving technical director Andreas Heraf. The players' union also objected to communications with players concerning formal complaints. Heraf was placed on special leave pending an independent investigation.
2016
Alex Jones transfer-registration failure
A loan transfer to Wellington Phoenix collapsed after NZF failed to submit completed paperwork to FIFA before the transfer deadline. FIFA rejected an appeal, citing the need to preserve global registration deadlines.
2015
Olympic eligibility controversy
New Zealand forfeited its place in the 2016 Olympic men's football tournament after fielding an ineligible under-23 player. NZF did not appeal, and subsequent reporting raised questions about possible eligibility problems involving other age-group teams between 2011 and 2015.