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Soccer: All is happy in the house of Elliott
Simon Elliott's journey has been a long and hard one - and will hopefully reap some reward in South Africa this month.
Top 10 reasons to be optimistic about the All Whites
The NZ Herald finds 10 genuine reasons to believe the All Whites might find success in South Africa.
Soccer: Injuries Herbert's main concern
All Whites soccer coach Ricki Herbert is starting to fear injuries above all else as the World Cup looms.
Doodle for Google 'I love football' finalists announced
Google has picked its top ten local FIFA World Cup 'Doodle' entries to go to an online vote.
<i>Glen Moss:</i> The All Whites' true leaders
All Whites 'keeper Glen Moss reveals the trio who really take charge of the All Whites.
Soccer: Ryan Nelsen answers your World Cup questions
"Most of my teammates read comic books and would not even know what political science means", says political science scholar Ryan Nelsen.
Soccer: Bertos on mentors and memories
The Miramar kid recalls those who inspired him on his Cup path, writes Chris Rattue.
<i>Winston Aldworth:</i> We've all gone a little like Maradona
In World Cup season, the heady air does strange things to a sense of perspective.
Fred de Jong: So, who's going to win?
Since the first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930 there have been 18 tournaments held to crown soccer's best team.
Soccer: Greece sticks with favourites for South Africa
ATHENS - AEK Athens midfielder Grigoris Makos and Panionios defender Giorgos Tzavelas were dropped without surprise for Greece's final World Cup squad on Tuesday.
Soccer: No honeymoon for Killen
All Whites striker Chris Killen didn't have long to get used to being a married man.
<i>Glen Moss:</i> The naked truth
All Whites ‘keeper Glen Moss on watching England and an unfortunate encounter at an Austrian hotel.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Herbert's men step up to the next level
The 1-0 victory over Serbia means those who suggest the All Whites might at least get a World Cup point can no longer be ridiculed.
<i>Dylan Cleaver:</i> All Whites' path to World Cup title
It's official - we are going to win soccer's biggest prize. Here's how...
Soccer: All Whites won't get carried away - Smeltz
All Whites hero Shane Smeltz says his team will take confidence from the victory over Serbia but won't become complacent.
Soccer: All Whites' win greatest ever, says Herbert
The All Whites coach - usually so measured and understated - was elated about their victory over Serbia.
<i>Glen Moss:</i> Belief shines through in upset victory
Goalkeeper Glen Moss blogs on the All Whites’ shock win against Serbia today.
<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Persistence pays off for Herbert
Attacking game plan coming together at the right for All Whites, writes Harry Ngata.
Soccer: All Whites hold on to stun Serbia
The All Whites have scored a shock win over Serbia in a World Cup football warm-up friendly match in Klagenfurt, Austria today.