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Soccer's state of play: Forget upset or two, Football Ferns want to win them all

The Football Ferns have surprised everyone this year but themselves.

Domestic league struggles with image problem

Any of the top three teams in New Zealand football's national league would be competitive with professional clubs in the bottom half of the A-League table.

Soccer: Azteca Stadium promises All Whites an experience like no other

The Azteca Stadium, where the All Whites face Mexico tomorrow, is an arena every player wants to play in but it is also a place of physical and mental suffering.

Fears over All Whites' security

As the All Whites enter Mexico with some players privately questioning if New Zealand Football has done enough to ensure their safety.

Messi set to miss rest of 2013 to another injury

Mexico must overcome NZ to avoid missing WCup

Soccer: Mexican mindgames begin

The psychological warfare has begun. The All Whites will be forced to play in black on Thursday, while their arrival details into Mexico have been published nationwide.

Brazilian-born Costa out of Spain's friendlies

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Botafogo fans throw eggs at team bus

Critical days for sport's maturity

The next two weeks shape up as critical for NZ Football.Win their home and away series against Mexico and it's a third journey to the World Cup, in Brazil next year.