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FIFA World Cup: Brazil exit in shock loss

The Netherlands stormed into the semi finals by stunning five-time champions Brazil, who were reduced to 10 men in the second half.

<i>David Leggat:</i> Reasons to rejoice and despair by the Cup-ful

<i>Editorial:</i> Football chief must embrace technology

Soccer: Players' payments double All Blacks'

Some All Whites will earn more than double the $100,000 bonuses to be paid to the All Blacks should they win next year's Rugby World Cup.

<i>Fred de Jong:</i> Driver offers hope for future

Soccer: All Whites settle next Cup route

Soccer: Man of the hour returns

Triumphant All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has returned to New Zealand - and he plans to stay.

Stuart Dye: Just eight teams remain

The Herald's football blogger <b>Stuart Dye</b> predicts the outcomes of the four World Cup quarterfinal matches.

Stuart Dye: The great World Cup conspiracy

The first great conspiracy of the 2010 World Cup has emerged.

Soccer: Blackburn latest club linked to Reid

Soccer: Winston Reid set to sign for Blackburn - report

Should FIFA embrace goal-line technology for football games?

Soccer: Frosty future for Capello

Soccer: Girls turn on rapturous reception for cup idols

'We were unified' - Paston praises unbeaten All Whites

Tired, disappointed, but happy to be home. That was the message from a small contingent of All Whites players who touched down in Auckland today.

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands down Slovakia, into last eight