Members of New Zealand's World Cup-bound soccer side have taken themselves to Melbourne to keep in shape for the tournament in June.

Ryan Nelsen hopes to return against Portsmouth tomorrow after a six-week layoff and warms up by chatting with Chris Rattue.

New Zealand's soccer World Cup preparations will wind up with a friendly against Chile.

The Government's pledge of $300,000 to an "under-resourced" NZ Football is for a "photo op" for Prime Minister John Key, says Labour MP Trevor Mallard.

David Beckham's tendon injury has divided opinions in the British press about his international future.

Danish defender Winston Reid has returned to the New Zealand fold, allowing coach Ricki Herbert some exciting possibilities.

Michael Brown has the heads-up on the best South African side-trips and booking your World Cup tickets.

The All Whites can expect a hostile reception when they play Mexico in Los Angeles - home to 4.7 million Hispanics.

The euphoria from qualifying for the World Cup could be long forgotten if the All Whites do not step up against Mexico, writes former All White Harry Ngata.

Sighting a celebrity out of his natural habitat helps Michael Brown boost his safari tally.

Michael Brown discovers Soweto - a place dripping history as much as succulent juices from a chicken curry.

All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen has suffered a suspected serious knee injury less than four months out from the World Cup Finals in South Africa.

The All Whites will clash with Australia for the first time in five years at the MCG in May.