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Scoop Coverage: World Cup 2010 And The All Whites

Update: Absolutely Positively Proud Of All Whites

From the Newswire team: Thousands of people followed the procession from Parliament to Civic Square where most of the team from the 2010 World Cup signed autographs and mingled with the crowd. More>>

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ONSport: Undefeated All Whites Exit With Pride

A goalless draw against Paraguay was not enough to send an unbeaten New Zealand through to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in Polokwane on Friday morning (NZT). More>>

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ONSport Video: All Whites Post Italy, Pre Paraguay

all white, ricky herbertStatistics: Gooooooooooooaal!

A new poll shows interest in soccer soaring, with more New Zealanders interested in the All Whites’ performance at the World Cup than the All Blacks’ performance in either the Ireland / Wales tests or in the upcoming Tri-nations. More>>

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Advertising.Scoop: The Football Ad World Cup

The World Cup is about the Gods of Football – both their drama and their miracle-skill. Football is my drug and the World Cup is my near-death dose of heroin. To advertise the World Cup I need to shoot-up the football junkies (guys like me). And big football ads do just that. More>>

Gordon Campbell: Political, Media and Rugby Football

Well, New Zealand made a splash in the Fifa World Cup coverage yesterday – and I don’t mean via the draw with Italy.

No, the Guardian was reporting how New Zealand is being cited as a justification for the bizarre and draconian decision to criminally prosecute the Dutch women who dressed in orange to promote a non-Fifa sponsored beer company.

That’s thanks to the ridiculous major events law that then Sports Minister Trevor Mallard got passed a few years ago, to protect the commercialization of rugby at our own World Cup. More>>

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Warning - Spoilers: PM Congratulates All Whites On Stunning Draw

Prime Minister John Key has congratulated the All Whites after their stunning result in drawing 1-1 with Italy this morning in the World Cup match in Nelspruit, South Africa.

In South Africa to watch the game, Mr Key said: “The All Whites showed all the courage and character we know they possess to score what is New Zealand’s best result yet in world football.

“In drawing with one of the world’s top teams, the All Whites have surprised everybody and stunned the footballing world. The team can take great pride in their result. Video: OnSport More>>

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Lindsay Shelton - NZ on World Stage (or at Least a Spanish Balcony)

Take in the Children and Give Them Soccer: Schools Encouraged To Join In World Cup Fun

Schools Encouraged To Join In The World Cup Football Fun New Zealand Football is hoping the excitement of the FIFA World Cup will get more young New Zealanders actively involved in the sport. More>>

World Cup: All Whites Claim Historic Point

A last gasp Winston Reid header deep into injury time earned New Zealand an historic and dramatic 1-1 draw against Slovakia in Rustenburg to leave the All Whites firmly in the mix in Group F at the FIFA World Cup.

With time ticking away and New Zealand a goal down to a 50th minute Robert Vittek header, Reid climbed high over Zdenko Strba at the back post to meet a perfectly flighted Shane Smeltz cross, sparking wild celebrations throughout the New Zealand squad. Video: ONSport More>>

The Weekly Coitus: Nation Runs Home To Check What Rest Of World Thinks Of All Whites Draw New Zealand emerged bleary-eyed but surprisingly alert from their friend’s house on Wednesday morning before making a quick trip home to clearly ascertain the World Cup result in accordance with other people in the world think of the All Whites. More>>

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Scoop Sport: Paraguay Fans In Dublin Ahead of Football World Cup

The All Whites take on Paraguay in Polokwane, South Africa on June 24 and their fans in Dublin, Ireland are looking forward to the World Cup with great expectations. Angel Denis from Capiata thinks that the South Americans will upset a few favourites ... More >>

Sport: All Whites World Cup Squad Announced

Canterbury United’s Aaron Clapham and United States based Jeremy Christie are the notable selections in the 23 man All Whites squad named today to participate in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, beginning next month. More>>

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