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Fears over All Whites' security

As the All Whites enter Mexico with some players privately questioning if New Zealand Football has done enough to ensure their safety.

Domestic league struggles with image problem

Any of the top three teams in New Zealand football's national league would be competitive with professional clubs in the bottom half of the A-League table.

With Mignolet as backup, Belgium looking good

Barcelona extends UNICEF deal until 2016

Ex-England captain Butcher takes over at Hibs

Deschamps fears Ukraine's wingers in WCup playoff

England forced to change training bases

Rojas mobbed at arrival in Mexico

Marco Rojas was mobbed as the team arrived at Mexico City airport tonight.

Playoff pressure: Uruguay go confidently to Amman

Botafogo fans throw eggs at team bus

Critical days for sport's maturity

The next two weeks shape up as critical for NZ Football.Win their home and away series against Mexico and it's a third journey to the World Cup, in Brazil next year.

Soccer's state of play: Professional pathways - three ways to go pro

As football's popularity among junior players in New Zealand continues to rise, parents are more likely than ever to hear the words 'I want to be a professional footballer'.

Soccer: Vicelich set to be deployed as sweeper

The All Whites could take the field on Thursday with a radically reshaped defensive unit.

One-track mind helps young star

Matt Ridenton was probably much like many other youngsters growing up in that he dabbled in plenty of different sports.

Deschamps expects Lloris to play against Ukraine

Italian derby abandoned after fans' death threats

Giroud: Arsenal's best link player since Bergkamp

Lippi the toast of China after ACL title