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Shot at the big time for Junior AWs
There are estimated to be 50 international scouts and agents in New Zealand for this tournament, all on the lookout for new talent.

NZ Football boss wants Blatter out now
New Zealand Football chief executive Andy Martin believes it is only a matter of time before the net closes around Fifa boss Sepp Blatter.

Kiwis facing 'big challenge'
As far as second round opponents at this Under-20 World Cup, they don't come much tougher that what the Junior All Whites will face tomorrow.

My plea to doctors, 'don't let me die'
Paul Gascoigne opens his heart to Oliver Brown about his attempts to conquer alcoholism, bulimia and the many 'demons' in his life.

U-20s seeking shock victory
The Junior All Whites have already made history - but they believe they can go one step further against Portugal at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Thursday night.

The good side of Fifa
Fifa is not all bad. While it's hard to write anything in defence of the Swiss-based organisation at the moment, there are some positives that can't be ignored.

Blatter 'discussed $10m bribe'
Outgoing Fifa head personally discussed payment at centre of corruption allegations with former South African President Thabo Mbeki.

Traffic chaos expected for football final
Organisers of the Under-20 football World Cup say the match is approaching a full house.

Study targets homophobia
Caitlyn Jenner's courage has been welcomed by the world - but do gay women on our own sports fields feel just as accepted?

U-20 FIFA World Cup: NZ face big guns
Wellington Regional Stadium played host to scenes of jubilation on Friday as the New Zealand Under 20s swept aside Myanmar.

Uzbekistan qualifies for next round
Uzbekistan have qualified for the round of 16 with a 3-0 win over Fiji in Whangarei yesterday.