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Soccer's state of play: Forget upset or two, Football Ferns want to win them all
The Football Ferns have surprised everyone this year but themselves.
Soccer: Azteca Stadium promises All Whites an experience like no other
The Azteca Stadium, where the All Whites face Mexico tomorrow, is an arena every player wants to play in but it is also a place of physical and mental suffering.
Football World Cup: The Mexican view
The Mexican view; Michael Burgess talks with leading ESPN Journalist Diana Alvarado on why Mexico can't afford to lose, why the fans are one result from a riot and why Marco Rojas is such a hit.
Veteran Vicelich key in Mexico
He "retired" more than five years ago but Ivan Vicelich will be a key figure for the All Whites on Thursday.
Soccer: Breathtaking obstacles in path of Azteca win
Next Thursday, the All Whites will be entering the most formidable fortress in world sport.
Soccer: Double duty for Phoenix defence
The Phoenix will need total commitment to the cause to earn their first victory of the season when they play Perth today.
Reid loss 'biggest blow in decades'
With the timing and circumstances of Winston Reid's withdrawal from the All Whites after injuring an ankle in training, it is easy to get carried away with hyperbole but Ivan Vicelich provides some context.
Soccer: Inexperience feature of NZ squad
The All Whites squad to face the might of Mexico next week includes two rookies barely out of their teens.
Mexican standoff resolved
The Phoenix's All Whites are set to play on Saturday for their club before assembling with the rest of the squad.
Soccer: Jetsetting All Whites
The All Whites team for the World Cup playoff with Mexico will be named this morning - but getting many of the squad to North America remains a challenge.
Soccer: Bale out to show Madridistas he's worth the dosh
Two months into his Spanish adventure, Gareth Bale understands one thing loud and clear.
Asian route to World Cup best fit for future
New Zealand and Oceania Football see their World Cup qualifying future within the Asian Confederation - despite the current machinations playing out within Fifa.
Soccer: Scolari defends right to select striker Costa for Brazil
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says Diego Costa shouldn't be allowed to play for Spain and refuses to give up his right to select the striker for Brazil's national team.
Soccer: Beautiful game trains cross-hairs on rivals
A-League chief executive David Gallop maybe wasn't kidding when he called on the sport to become the biggest football code in Australia.
Soccer: Buoyant Arsenal stand by values
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the club will not abandon their principles despite beginning to make their presence felt in the transfer market.
Michael Owen decides to face fears and be Dettori for a day
As he sits stiffly upright and with some apprehension on the back of Speciali, one of his gentlest retired racehorses, Michael Owen wonders what on earth he has let himself in for.
Three key questions: Can the All Whites beat Mexico?
Our three experts look at the All Whites' chances in their World Cup playoff against Mexico.