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<i>Richard Loe:</i> Southern hemisphere game on another level

<i>Paul Lewis</i>: Aussies fall short on race

<i>Sean Fitzpatrick:</i> Build-up time fascinating to watch

<i>Michael Brown</i>: A bright future is on the horizon

Azzurri style belies a frightening reality

<i>Allan Jones</i>: Pressure goes on Italy after NZ's showing

<i>David Leggat:</i> Maradona most watchable element of contest so far

So a week in, and who has caught the eye at the World Cup? David Leggat believes it may be Argentina's flamboyant manager.

<i>Stuart Dye:</i> South Africans think NZ women are ugly

It's war. South Africans think New Zealand women are ugly, according to Johannesburg’s biggest daily newspaper, writes Stuart Dye.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Italy game battle of hopes and dreams

The hopes of a nation will go on the line in Nelspruit on Monday morning - those of Italy, writes Chris Rattue.

<i>Harry Ngata:</i> The All Whites can create history tonight

The All Whites' World Cup love affair finally becomes reality tonight as they take on Slovakia in their opening Group F match.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> NZ gets taste of European class

<i>Glen Moss:</i> Life as a 'keeper

All White Glen Moss sympathises with England’s Robert Green after his clanger against the US.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Marvellous Messi's star outshines Maradona's sideline act

<i>Dylan Cleaver:</i> Hand of Clod is surpassed for idiocy

El Diego gave us the Hand of God, Thierry Henry the Hand of Frog, now Robert Green is destined to be remembered as the Hand of Clod.

<i>Glen Moss:</i> Better to be safe than sorry

Glen Moss blogs on the people keeping the All Whites safe in South Africa.

<i>Michael Brown:</i> Future of football starts now

<i>Paul Lewis:</i> This donkey's really stupid

<i>Lee Dixon:</i> Capello still quiet on team