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Team Spirit The Key - Santa Cruz

Team Spirit The Key - Santa Cruz

ROQUE Santa Cruz believes team spirit lies behind Paraguay's run to the top of Group F and within sight of the last 16. 21 Jun 2010
Nelsen Was Ricki's Kiwi Hero

Nelsen Was Ricki's Kiwi Hero

ALL Whites captain Ryan Nelsen was the inspiration behind New Zealand's amazing 1-1 draw with World Cup defending champion Italy, according to coach Ricki Herbert. 21 Jun 2010
Herbert Hails Greatest Day for All Whites

Herbert Hails Greatest Day for All Whites

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert celebrated one of the greatest results in his country's sporting history after holding world champions Italy to a draw tonight. 21 Jun 2010
New Zealand v Italy Puc Spishel

New Zealand v Italy Puc Spishel

All the match action from the Kiwis awesome 1-1 draw with defending World Champions, Italy. Choice, bro. Pics by Getty Images. 21 Jun 2010
New Zealand Hold Italy

New Zealand Hold Italy

NEW Zealand earned a giant-slaying draw with defending World Cup champions Italy after the title-holders had to rely on a controversial Vincenzo Iaquinta penalty to spare their blushes. 21 Jun 2010
Paraguay Close In On Final 16 Spot

Paraguay Close In On Final 16 Spot

PARAGUAY are in sight of the second phase of the World Cup after goals from Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros gave them victory against Slovakia in Group F. 21 Jun 2010
Lippi Not Thinking About Absent Stars

Lippi Not Thinking About Absent Stars

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi claims his team are growing in confidence and can thrive even without their biggest stars. 20 Jun 2010
Martino - It's a Team Game

Martino - It's a Team Game

PARAGUAY coach Gerardo Martino played down the absence of Roque Santa Cruz as his players went for a stroll at the Free State Stadium tonight. 20 Jun 2010
All Whites To Keep The Faith

All Whites To Keep The Faith

NEW Zealand are set to field an unchanged side for their second World Cup match against holders Italy on Sunday. 19 Jun 2010
Buffon Facing Four-Month Lay-Off

Buffon Facing Four-Month Lay-Off

ITALY goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is likely to be sidelined for four months after deciding to undergo an operation after the World Cup. 19 Jun 2010
Call For Paraguay Players to Focus

Call For Paraguay Players to Focus

SLOVAKIA striker Erik Jendrisek hopes his side maintain their focus for the whole game on Sunday when they face Paraguay in Bloemfontein. 19 Jun 2010
Marchetti Ready to Face Kiwis

Marchetti Ready to Face Kiwis

ITALY goalkeeper Federico Marchetti is excited about the opportunity to fill in for injured veteran Gianluigi Buffon on Sunday against New Zealand. 19 Jun 2010
Brown Back To Face Italy?

Brown Back To Face Italy?

NEW Zealand vice-captain Tim Brown could come into contention for the match against reigning world champions Italy on Sunday. 19 Jun 2010
We've Got Nothing To Fear: Killen

We've Got Nothing To Fear: Killen

THE last time New Zealand faced world champion Italy, All Whites striker Chris Killen scored twice and almost led his side to a shock win. 18 Jun 2010
Herbert: Bring On Italy

Herbert: Bring On Italy

SUCH is the confidence in the New Zealand camp following its sensational 1-1 draw with Slovakia to open its first World Cup finals appearance in 28 years that not even a next-up meeting against reigning champion Italy is too daunting for the All Whites. 18 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Video - Day Four

World Cup Insider Video - Day Four

The FFT World Cup Insider boys brave the cold Johannesburg night to watch Brazil vs North Korea 18 Jun 2010