Scoop Coverage: World Cup 2010 And The All Whites

Wednesday, 16 June 2010, 4:34 pm
Article: Scoop Full Coverage

Update: Absolutely Positively Proud Of All Whites

From the Newswire team: Thousands of people followed the procession from Parliament to Civic Square where most of the team from the 2010 World Cup signed autographs and mingled with the crowd. More>>

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• TV3 Video - Full interview with Ricki Herbert - Full interview with Leo Bertos - Full interview with Mark Paston - All quiet on the transfer front for All Whites' World Cup stars - Football fever grips capital - Boca Juniors arrive in New Zealand - All Whites to parade in Wellington today

• TV3 Video - Relief, sadness and pride - the campaign is over

ONSport: Undefeated All Whites Exit With Pride

A goalless draw against Paraguay was not enough to send an unbeaten New Zealand through to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in Polokwane on Friday morning (NZT). More>>

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• ONSport - Nelsen “gutted” with World Cup exit
• Govt House - Gov-Gen congratulates the All Whites on campaign
• Labour - We’ve all lived and loved the All Whites dream
• SPARC - World Cup Results Give NZ Football A Huge Boost
• Wellington City Council - World Cup heroes: event planning underway
• TV3 Video - Fans celebrate All Whites performance - The All Whites' road to South Africa - Paston prevents Paraguay from scoring - All Whites' dream over after draw - All Whites perform Haka - All Whites fans pick victory over Paraguay - All Whites fearless going into Paraguay clash - Facts and trivia on football mad Paraguay

Statistics: Gooooooooooooaal!

A new poll shows interest in soccer soaring, with more New Zealanders interested in the All Whites’ performance at the World Cup than the All Blacks’ performance in either the Ireland / Wales tests or in the upcoming Tri-nations. More>>

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• More FM - Calling on Wellington White Out
• Downtown Community Ministries - Volunteer Football Fever
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• Karim Sahai image - SCOOP IMAGES: All Whites defeat Bahrain, qualify for World Cup

Advertising.Scoop: The Football Ad World Cup

The World Cup is about the Gods of Football – both their drama and their miracle-skill. Football is my drug and the World Cup is my near-death dose of heroin. To advertise the World Cup I need to shoot-up the football junkies (guys like me). And big football ads do just that. More>>

Gordon Campbell: Political, Media and Rugby Football

Well, New Zealand made a splash in the Fifa World Cup coverage yesterday – and I don’t mean via the draw with Italy.

No, the Guardian was reporting how New Zealand is being cited as a justification for the bizarre and draconian decision to criminally prosecute the Dutch women who dressed in orange to promote a non-Fifa sponsored beer company.

That’s thanks to the ridiculous major events law that then Sports Minister Trevor Mallard got passed a few years ago, to protect the commercialization of rugby at our own World Cup. More>>

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• Rosalea Barker - Stateside: Eeeeeen Viiiiiiiiivo!
• Govt House - World Cup Message from the Governor General
• Centrebet - Kiwis Almost Shorter than Socceroos!
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• Wellington.Scoop - More FM: Calling on Wellington White Out
• TV3 Video - Ray Woolf brings back classic '82 All Whites song - Ricki Herbert talks to Campbell Live - All Whites stun Italy with plucky draw - All Whites all heart against Italy - Fallon senior blames ref for controversial penalty goal - Smeltz: World Cup goal a 'childhood dream' - All Whites fans' prayers answered - All Whites produce 1-1 dream result - Kiwi fans celebrate All Whites draw against Italy

Warning - Spoilers: PM Congratulates All Whites On Stunning Draw

Prime Minister John Key has congratulated the All Whites after their stunning result in drawing 1-1 with Italy this morning in the World Cup match in Nelspruit, South Africa.

In South Africa to watch the game, Mr Key said: “The All Whites showed all the courage and character we know they possess to score what is New Zealand’s best result yet in world football.

“In drawing with one of the world’s top teams, the All Whites have surprised everybody and stunned the footballing world. The team can take great pride in their result. Video: OnSport More>>

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• Alastair Thompson - Newsflash: NZ Draw With Italy In World Cup
• ONSport Video - All Whites draw with Italy - All Whites Countdown to Italy
• Scoop Audio - Manning & Godfrey: Soccer Highs + Whaling Lows
• TV3 Video - Paston's heroic performance - Italian theatrics underline poor performance - Goals: All Whites vs Italy - All Whites dream the impossible dream
• TV3 Video - Chch academy training next generation of football stars - Italy and NZ fans alike gear up for World Cup showdown - Only a win will do for Italy against All Whites - Princes William and Harry in South Africa - All Whites know Italy a tough task - Reid in spotlight after miracle goal

Lindsay Shelton - NZ on World Stage (or at Least a Spanish Balcony)

Take in the Children and Give Them Soccer: Schools Encouraged To Join In World Cup Fun

Schools Encouraged To Join In The World Cup Football Fun New Zealand Football is hoping the excitement of the FIFA World Cup will get more young New Zealanders actively involved in the sport. More>>

World Cup: All Whites Claim Historic Point

A last gasp Winston Reid header deep into injury time earned New Zealand an historic and dramatic 1-1 draw against Slovakia in Rustenburg to leave the All Whites firmly in the mix in Group F at the FIFA World Cup.

With time ticking away and New Zealand a goal down to a 50th minute Robert Vittek header, Reid climbed high over Zdenko Strba at the back post to meet a perfectly flighted Shane Smeltz cross, sparking wild celebrations throughout the New Zealand squad. Video: ONSport More>>

The Weekly Coitus: Nation Runs Home To Check What Rest Of World Thinks Of All Whites Draw New Zealand emerged bleary-eyed but surprisingly alert from their friend’s house on Wednesday morning before making a quick trip home to clearly ascertain the World Cup result in accordance with other people in the world think of the All Whites. More>>

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• Governor General - Governor-General Congratulates All Whites
• Maori Party - Flavell welcomes Maori soccer aspirations
• ONSport - ONSport Video: All Whites Draw With Slovakia
• ONSport - ONSport Video: All Whites Prepare To Play Slovakia
• Pundit.co.nz - The All White's equaliser – why Rupert Murdoch gets its significance
• TV3 Video - Herbert pays tribute to All Whites fighting spirit - All Whites snatch 93rd minute goal to make history - Mark Paston's heart stopping miss-kick - Highlights of the All Whites first match - NZ vs Slovakia - not Slovenia or Czechoslovakia - Goals: Brazil vs North Korea - Vuvezela drone driving football fans bonkers - All Whites have renewed confidence after draw - Reid's last-minute goal etched in All Whites' history - All Whites fans celebrate last-gasp win - Aussies try to claim All Whites success

Scoop Sport: Paraguay Fans In Dublin Ahead of Football World Cup

The All Whites take on Paraguay in Polokwane, South Africa on June 24 and their fans in Dublin, Ireland are looking forward to the World Cup with great expectations. Angel Denis from Capiata thinks that the South Americans will upset a few favourites ... More >>

Sport: All Whites World Cup Squad Announced

Canterbury United’s Aaron Clapham and United States based Jeremy Christie are the notable selections in the 23 man All Whites squad named today to participate in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, beginning next month. More>>

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• TV3 Video - All Whites World Cup squad named
• Image Karim Sahai - Images: NZ All Whites Beat Bahrain, Qualify For World Cup
• Earlier - Qualification Scoop Full Coverage - All Whites! All Whites! All Whites!

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