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<i>David Leggat:</i> Maradona most watchable element of contest so far
So a week in, and who has caught the eye at the World Cup? David Leggat believes it may be Argentina's flamboyant manager.
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<i>Stuart Dye:</i> South Africans think NZ women are ugly
It's war. South Africans think New Zealand women are ugly, according to Johannesburg’s biggest daily newspaper, writes Stuart Dye.
![<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Italy game battle of hopes and dreams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Italy game battle of hopes and dreams
The hopes of a nation will go on the line in Nelspruit on Monday morning - those of Italy, writes Chris Rattue.
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<i>Glen Moss:</i> Slovakia was great but we want more
Glen Moss gives an inside perspective on the All Whites’ stunning World Cup draw with Slovakia.
![<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Step aside Richie, all hail Winston](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Step aside Richie, all hail Winston
NZ's dream of a first ever win at a World Cup is becoming more realistic, writes Harry Ngata.
![<i>Stuart Dye:</i> Vuvuzela destroying World Cup atmosphere](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
<i>Stuart Dye:</i> Vuvuzela destroying World Cup atmosphere
The problem with vuvuzelas is not what they bring to the World Cup, but what they take away, writes Stuart Dye.
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<i>Peter Bills:</i> Iconic course a testimony to Morse's vision
The Pebble Beach golf course might not have been if not for Samuel F.B. Morse, grand-nephew of the man who invented the telegraph and Morse code.
![<i>Harry Ngata:</i> The All Whites can create history tonight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
<i>Harry Ngata:</i> The All Whites can create history tonight
The All Whites' World Cup love affair finally becomes reality tonight as they take on Slovakia in their opening Group F match.
![<i>Glen Moss:</i> Life as a 'keeper](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
<i>Glen Moss:</i> Life as a 'keeper
All White Glen Moss sympathises with England’s Robert Green after his clanger against the US.
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<i>Glen Moss:</i> Better to be safe than sorry
Glen Moss blogs on the people keeping the All Whites safe in South Africa.
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<i>Inga Tuigamala</i>: SBW can become a superstar in rugby
Graham Henry and his troops have done the right thing by going out and getting Sonny Bill Williams, writes Inga Tuigamala.
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<i>Glen Moss:</i> Chile clash taste of things to come
All Whites ‘keeper Glen Moss blogs on the side’s final hitout before next week’s World Cup opener.