Archive for March 16th, 2010

WC Comment: Former D.C. United Star Ryan Nelsen Vital – goal.com (World Cup Groups)

WC Comment: Former D.C. United Star Ryan Nelsen Vital – goal.com
At one stage it had appeared as if Nelsen had turned his back on international football after New Zealand failed to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany by losing 4-2 to Vanuatu. It would be nearly three and a half years before he would return

New Zealand gives cash to help World Cup campaign – Monsters and Critics
Wellington – The New Zealand government announced Monday a cash grant of 300,000 New Zealand dollars (210,000 US dollars) to support its national All Whites in the coming FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa. It is only the second time New Zealand

All Whites’ Govt funding a ‘photo op’, says Mallard – New Zealand Herald
Mr Key said New Zealand Football was under-resourced to capitalise on the Fifa World Cup campaign. Mr Mallard posted on Labour blog Red Alert today that New Zealand Football already had money to pay for the World Cup campaign, and questioned what the

US a good test, says Verbeek – The Age
The USA are a very strong team and, of course, will be participating at the FIFA World Cup. They narrowly lost to the Netherlands recently, which Australia will play New Zealand at the MCG on May 24 before flying to South Africa two days later.

All Whites get government boost – Stuff
New Zealand Football was under-resourced to capitalise on the FIFA World Cup campaign, Mr Key said. The tournament kicks off in June. Mr Key also used his post-Cabinet press conference this afternoon to congratulate the Wellington Phoenix football

2010 FIFA World Cup – Be there with Hyundai – TVNZ (Soccer New Zealand)

2010 FIFA World Cup – Be there with Hyundai TVNZ … official bus during their stay in South Africa. PLUS the person who submits the winning slogan for the New Zealand All Whites team will win a Hyundai Getz. and more »

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WC Comment: Former D.C. United Star Ryan Nelsen Vital – goal.com (Football News)

WC Comment: Former D.C. United Star Ryan Nelsen Vital – goal.com
At one stage it had appeared as if Nelsen had turned his back on international football after New Zealand failed to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany by losing 4-2 to Vanuatu. It would be nearly three and a half years before he would return

Govt to give $300K boost to All Whites’ campaign – Scoop
The Government is giving the All Whites’ FIFA World Cup finals campaign a $300,000 boost, Prime Minister John Key announced today. The cash injection will help New Zealand Football capitalise on the All Whites’ second-ever trip to the finals, and