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Soccer: Hitzfeld makes Shaqiri surprise Swiss World Cup pick

Soccer: Welcome replaces Costly in Honduras World Cup squad

Forget the WAGs, meet the SADs

If the British public was shocked by the WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) culture at the World Cup finals in Germany four years ago, this year is going to be all about SADs - Sons and Daughters.

Soccer: Oar the bolter in Aussie squad

Soccer: Capello to publicly rate England players

Fabio Capello will publicly rate his own England players' performance in World Cup matches and publish the results in his online "Capello Index."

Soccer: Worst turns to best as Mulligan secures World Cup ticket

Soccer: Injuries give Capello World Cup headache

<i>Harry Ngata:</i> Herbert gets balance right

Former All White Harry Ngata gives his expert view on the 23 players chosen to represent NZ at the World Cup.

Soccer: World champions await NZ's best

Soccer: Herbert walking in the footsteps of giants

All Whites coach Ricki Herbert will make history when he touches down in South Africa, writes Michael Brown.

Soccer: Two spots left in All Whites squad

The names Jeremy Brockie and David Mulligan will be added to the All Whites' 23-man World Cup squad, leaving two spots still up for grabs.

South African white extremists charged

Soccer: Double act Cup threat

Soccer: Nelsen may be forced out of Cup

New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen may miss some of his team's campaign at the World Cup in South Africa because his wife is due to give birth during the tournament.

Soccer: Fifa protects Cup brand

Soccer: Brockie on brink after fightback from break

Soccer: All Whites flying many flags as specialist joins World Cup campaign

Soccer: Mulligan displays his depth at a pivotal time