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Top 10 soccer World Cup finals
There are just 70 days until the big show gets under way in South Africa. Winston Aldworth looks at some of the greatest World Cup finals.
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Soccer: Chile confirmed for All Whites
New Zealand's soccer World Cup preparations will wind up with a friendly against Chile.
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All Whites' Govt funding a 'photo op', says Mallard
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.
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Soccer: British papers react to Beckham's 'sickening' injury
David Beckham's tendon injury has divided opinions in the British press about his international future.
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Soccer: All Whites options open up
Danish defender Winston Reid has returned to the New Zealand fold, allowing coach Ricki Herbert some exciting possibilities.
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<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Davids do OK against Goliath
The All Whites opened their World Cup preparation campaign with a 2-0 loss against a slick Mexican outfit in LA last night.
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South Africa: Game on
Michael Brown has the heads-up on the best South African side-trips and booking your World Cup tickets.
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Soccer: All Whites to play before hostile LA crowd
The All Whites can expect a hostile reception when they play Mexico in Los Angeles - home to 4.7 million Hispanics.
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<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Mexico clash bigger test than Bahrain
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.
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South Africa: Give me high five
Sighting a celebrity out of his natural habitat helps Michael Brown boost his safari tally.
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South Africa: Full of flavour
Michael Brown discovers Soweto - a place dripping history as much as succulent juices from a chicken curry.