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Italy Go 'Home In Shame'

Italy Go 'Home In Shame'

THE Italian press pulled no punches this morning as they dissected the Azzurri's World Cup failure after failing to win a game in South Africa and finishing bottom of Group F. 25 Jun 2010
Agony And Ecstasy Of Kiwi Fans Pic Gallery

Agony And Ecstasy Of Kiwi Fans Pic Gallery

All Whites fans in New Zealand went through a rollercoaster of emotions as they watched the Paraguay match play out. And one Paraguay fan appeared to have a rollercoaster in her vest. Pics by Getty Images. 25 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Day 13

World Cup Insider Day 13

DAY 13 of our tour proved unlucky for reigning champions Italy and the thousands of Italian fans at Ellis Park as the Azzurri crashed out in the group stages finishing rock bottom of Group F. 25 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Day 13 - Italy v Slovakia Picture Special

World Cup Insider Day 13 - Italy v Slovakia Picture Special

The lads headed to Ellis Park to see Italy crash out in spectacular fashion. Here's all the pictures of the fans, the stadium and action from the day. Pics by Andy Jackson 25 Jun 2010
'It Was All White On The Night'

'It Was All White On The Night'

RICKI Herbert felt his unbeaten All Whites bowed out of the World Cup with pride as they missed the knockout stages by just a point despite drawing with Paraguay. 25 Jun 2010
Lippi Holds His Hands Up

Lippi Holds His Hands Up

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi took full responsibility for his side's World Cup group exit, admitting his side had played with "terror in their heart, head and legs". 25 Jun 2010
Italian Fans' Disbelief In Sydney Pic Special

Italian Fans' Disbelief In Sydney Pic Special

The night started out with such hope for the Azzurri faithful. With thanks to Papa Cafe and Caffe Moretti both in Sydney's Leichhardt. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 25 Jun 2010
Italy v Slovakia Pic Gallery

Italy v Slovakia Pic Gallery

World champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup without so much as a single win to their name as Slovakia swept past them 3-2 in the final group stage match. Pics by Getty Images. 25 Jun 2010
Italy Champions No More

Italy Champions No More

Champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup as first-time qualifiers Slovakia booked a surprising place in the last 16, with English referee Howard Webb and his assistants denying the Azzurri an equaliser with the tightest of offside decisions. 25 Jun 2010
Proud Kiwis Go Out Undefeated

Proud Kiwis Go Out Undefeated

NEW Zealand's World Cup fairytale came to an end at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane after a goalless draw with Paraguay but they return home better for the experience. 25 Jun 2010
Players 'Relaxed But Confident': Herbert

Players 'Relaxed But Confident': Herbert

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert admits there will be plenty of nerves in tonight's potential history-making World Cup clash against Paraguay. 24 Jun 2010
Cannavaro Calls For Azzurri Improvement

Cannavaro Calls For Azzurri Improvement

AZZURRI captain Fabio Cannavaro is confident "the best is yet to come" from traditional World Cup slow starters Italy. 24 Jun 2010
Spirit Inspires All Whites

Spirit Inspires All Whites

NEW Zealand promises to throw everything it has into its clash against Paraguay in Polokwane on Friday morning (NZT) with a place in the second round of the FIFA World Cup on offer. 24 Jun 2010
Paraguay Wary of All Whites

Paraguay Wary of All Whites

PARAGUAY coach Gerardo Martino is well prepared for the physical battle he expects New Zealand to present in tomorrow's final World Cup Group F fixture. 24 Jun 2010
Lippi Looking for Improvement

Lippi Looking for Improvement

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi was remaining calm ahead of his team's final World Cup Group F match against Slovakia. 24 Jun 2010
Ricki: All Whites Won't Hold Back

Ricki: All Whites Won't Hold Back

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert plans to give Paraguay a hard time in tomorrow's final Group F match as his side look to create history. 24 Jun 2010

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