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Smeltz Clear On Shop Window

Smeltz Clear On Shop Window

SHANE Smeltz is well aware of the World Cup's power as a shop window and the Gold Coast United striker is not hiding from the fact as he continues preparations for the tournament. 3 May 2010
Kiwis: Bring It On Australia

Kiwis: Bring It On Australia

THE ALL Whites have called on the Socceroos to front for an Anzac Test, or a regular season fixture, now New Zealand soccer has reached a competitive level. 29 Apr 2010
Bahrain Boss Out After Kiwi Loss

Bahrain Boss Out After Kiwi Loss

AUSTRALIA'S Asian Cup rivals Bahrain have ended the contract of Czech coach Milan Macala by mutual consent. 28 Apr 2010
Smeltz: NZ Can Reach Last 16

Smeltz: NZ Can Reach Last 16

ALL Whites striker Shane Smeltz has revealed he is aiming to help New Zealand qualify for the knockout phase of the World Cup in South Africa later this year. 23 Apr 2010
Live Chat With Lucas Neill

Live Chat With Lucas Neill

SOCCEROOS captain Lucas Neill will be fielding fans’ questions live through a Nike-hosted Facebook video chat on Tuesday, while All Whites’ leader Ryan Nelsen will be following suit two days later. 23 Apr 2010
Raul's Return To The MCG

Raul's Return To The MCG

EXCLUSIVE: All-Whites assistant coach Raul Blanco returns to the MCG next month for an emotional return to a stadium with some very bitter memories. 20 Apr 2010
Nelsen Calls For NZ Move To AFC

Nelsen Calls For NZ Move To AFC

ALL Whites captain Ryan Nelsen believes New Zealand should follow Australia's lead and leave Oceania to join the Asian Football Confederation. 17 Apr 2010
Kiwi Killen Relieved to Escape Fans' Fury

Kiwi Killen Relieved to Escape Fans' Fury

Chris Killen is not sorry to have missed out on the backlash his old Celtic team-mates are experiencing as their disappointing season draws to a close. 15 Apr 2010
Herbert Names Kiwi Camp Squad

Herbert Names Kiwi Camp Squad

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert has named a 15-man training squad to take part in a 12-day camp for Australasian-based players ahead of the World Cup. 15 Apr 2010
All Whites Tuck Into Chile

All Whites Tuck Into Chile

RICKI Herbert insists places remain up for grabs in the New Zealand squad for the World Cup as the All Whites confirmed a warm up clash against Chile. 24 Mar 2010
Promising Kiwi Out Of World Cup

Promising Kiwi Out Of World Cup

SWEDEN-BASED All Whites attacker Craig Henderson has been ruled out of the World Cup after it was revealed he needs cruciate ligament surgery on his injured knee. 20 Mar 2010
Herbert Pleased Despite Defeat

Herbert Pleased Despite Defeat

ALL Whites coach Ricki Herbert said he was still exceptionally pleased despite New Zealand's 2-0 defeat against Mexico in Los Angeles today. 4 Mar 2010
Kiwis Go Down Mexico Way

Kiwis Go Down Mexico Way

IN FRONT of 90,000 screaming Mexican fans, the All Whites found out what it will take to step up at the World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Mexico at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles. 4 Mar 2010
Grella: 'Kiwi Criticism Harsh'

Grella: 'Kiwi Criticism Harsh'

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo Vince Grella has defended the decision to play New Zealand in Australia’s farewell game in Melbourne at the end of May. 27 Feb 2010
Nelsen Worry For All Whites

Nelsen Worry For All Whites

NEW ZEALAND and Blackburn Rovers captain Ryan Nelsen sustained a painful knee injury at the weekend and could be in doubt for the World Cup in South Africa. 22 Feb 2010
Verbeek Defends Kiwi MCG Match

Verbeek Defends Kiwi MCG Match

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek insists New Zealand's All Whites are worthy opponents for Australia's final farewell game on May 24 before heading off to the World Cup. 21 Feb 2010
Socceroos To Take On Kiwis

Socceroos To Take On Kiwis

AUSTRALIA will play New Zealand as their final farewell match at Melbourne Cricket Ground before both sides head off to South Africa for the World Cup. 20 Feb 2010
Broken Brockie's Cup Dream Intact

Broken Brockie's Cup Dream Intact

JEREMY Brockie's leg may be shattered but his World Cup hopes remain intact with the North Queensland Fury striker determined to make the plane to South Africa. 25 Jan 2010
Scotland Baffled By Kiwi Claims

Scotland Baffled By Kiwi Claims

SCOTLAND today demanded an explanation from the New Zealand Football federation after they claimed the Scottish Football Association wanted to play a pre-World Cup friendly. 20 Jan 2010
All-Whites To Face Serbia?

All-Whites To Face Serbia?

WORLD Cup-bound New Zealand are almost certain to play Serbia – one of the Socceroos’ group opponents at this year’s tournament in South Africa – in a pre-World Cup friendly. 15 Jan 2010
New Zealand to Battle Plymouth Over Fallon

New Zealand to Battle Plymouth Over Fallon

New Zealand Football chief executive Michael Glading is prepared to do battle with Plymouth to get New Zealand striker Rory Fallon released for their friendly against Mexico in March. 15 Jan 2010