Archive for April, 2010

World Cup trophy showcased in NZ – Fiji Live (FIFA World Cup)

World Cup trophy showcased in NZ – Fiji Live
The FIFA World Cup trophy was showcased in New Zealand for the first time today with hundreds of enthusiastic fans gathering at Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland to catch a glimpse of the coveted solid gold trophy. Among the VIP guests were OFC

Review: 2010 FIFA World Cup – Stuff
2010 is not only the start (or the end) of a decade, it’s also the year of yet another FIFA World Cup, much to the satisfaction of football fans around the world. Even more so this year for New Zealand, since we’ve qualified for the World Cup for the

FIFA World Cup Trophy Visits New Zealand – Bleacher Report
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – APRIL 27: A Maori warrior welcomes the official party to the unveiling of the FIFA World Cup trophy at the Sky City Convention Centre on April 27, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be contested in

FIFA World Cup 2010 kicks off on App Store – Pocket Gamer
Given that New Zealand is making something of a rare appearance at this year’s World Cup in South Africa, it’s perhaps fitting that the country is the first to sample EA’s latest edition to the FIFA franchise. 2010 FIFA World Cu p’s release in New

World Cup trophy touches down in style  – ONE News
World sport’s most coveted trophy, the FIFA World Cup, has arrived in New Zealand for a brief visit as part of a worldwide tour ahead of this year’s tournament in South Africa. After an Air New Zealand flight from Japan in which it had its own seat

World Cup trophy touches down in style  – ONE News (World Cup Soccer)

World Cup trophy touches down in style  – ONE News
World sport’s most coveted trophy, the FIFA World Cup, has arrived in New Zealand for a brief visit as part of a worldwide tour ahead of this year’s tournament in South Africa. After an Air New Zealand flight from Japan in which it had its own seat

“Sakura Cafe Ikebukuro” Proudly Presents All 32 World – PR Inside
A prominent figure in the hospitality industry for foreign visitors, Sakura Hotel : and “Sakura Cafe Ikebukuro” : couldn’t wait to share the 2010 FIFA World Cup fever with everyone played against, plus Kiwi country New Zealand’s “Mata”.

All Whites going green for the World Cup – Stuff (New Zealand Soccer News)

New Zealand will play in their traditional white strip for their pool matches against Slovakia and Paraguay although they are likely to wear their alternate black strip against world champions Italy. The All Whites will wear their new outfit for the For more info click here

Macala leaves Bahrain – Special Broadcasting Service (World Cup Groups)

Macala, 67, joined Bahrain in June 2007 and came agonisingly close to taking the Gulf side to a maiden FIFA World Cup appearance earlier this year after losing 1-0 on aggregate in a play-off against New Zealand. The 67-year-old, though, did Click here to learn more

2010 is not only the start (or the end) of a decade, it’s also the year of yet another FIFA World Cup, much to the satisfaction of football fans around the world. Even more so this year for New Zealand, since we’ve qualified for the World Cup for the Click here to learn more

The path to another FIFA World Cup Final will not be easy. But difficulties are nothing new for Rossi. Aside from the challenges posed by Paraguay, New Zealand and Slovakia, who all lie in wait for Italy in Group F, Rossi has just been through an Click here to learn more

Boss gets hands on World Cup – New Zealand Herald (Football News)

This is the first time the Fifa cup has been brought to New Zealand as part of an 84-country global tour that wends its way 138,902km to The FIFA World Cup trophy is made of solid, 18-carat gold. * It is 36.8cm high and weighs 6.2kg. * Read more about this World Cup article

The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola made its debut in Auckland, New Zealand for the first time on 27 April 2010. In the presence of New Zealand’s national football team members, who qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ last November Read more about this World Cup article

World sport’s most coveted trophy, the soccer World Cup, has arrived in New Zealand for a brief visit as part of a worldwide tour ahead of this year’s tournament in South Africa. After an Air New Zealand flight from Japan in which it had its own seat Read more about this World Cup article

The FIFA World Cup trophy was showcased in New Zealand for the first time today with hundreds of enthusiastic fans gathering at Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland to catch a glimpse of the coveted solid gold trophy. Among the VIP guests were OFC Read more about this World Cup article

Key New Zealand striker Shane Smeltz harbours ambitions of qualifying for the knockout stage at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ despite the Kiwis being considered underdogs in the eyes of many. If the All Whites are to make history, it is Read more about this World Cup article

Sport likely to drive television’s 3-D push in NZ – Stuff (New Zealand Football News)

Panasonic product training manager Andrew Reid says it will start selling 3-D plasma televisions in 50, 54 and 65-inch versions in New Zealand in July or channel, ESPN 3D on June 11, in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It expects to broadcast 85 Read more about this World Cup article

placed in the toughest Group of the competition- the group of death- with Asian powerhouse South Korea, Australia and Bahrain, who lost out to New Zealand in the play-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Minnows India, who is the lowest ranked nation Read more about this World Cup article

United States on June 12; New Zealand vs. Slovakia on June 15; Ghana vs. Australia on June 19; Mexico vs. Uruguay on June 22; Denmark vs. Japan on June 24; and one second-round match. Read more about this World Cup article

All Whites fans to ‘Stand Up and be counted’  – ONE News (World Cup Qualifying)

All Whites fans to ‘Stand Up and be counted’  – ONE News
Walker has been chosen as the All Whites official anthem for the FIFA World Cup. Bay of Plenty-raised Walker shot to fame as winner of Australian Idol, and his first single Black Box reached number one in the New Zealand charts. Now New Zealand

S’Africa explains free visas process for 2010 FIFA – The Guardian – Nigeria
S OUTH Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup, as well as creating a lasting Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Portugal, San

Smeltz: We won’t be daunted – FIFA
Key New Zealand striker Shane Smeltz harbours ambitions of qualifying for the knockout stage at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ despite the Kiwis being considered underdogs in the eyes of many. If the All Whites are to make history, it is

All Whites adopt Feelers song for World Cup – New Zealand Herald (New Zealand National Football Team)

All Whites adopt Feelers song for World Cup – New Zealand Herald
version of The Feelers’ Stand Up , as performed by Kiwi chart-topper Stan Walker, as their official song for June’s FIFA World Cup. “Lyrically, the song captures everything this campaign is about,” New Zealand Football chief Michael Glading said

All Whites fans to ‘Stand Up and be counted’  – ONE News
Walker has been chosen as the All Whites official anthem for the FIFA World Cup. Bay of Plenty-raised Walker shot to fame as winner of Australian Idol, and his first single Black Box reached number one in the New Zealand charts. Now New Zealand

2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa – The Guardian
It’s not just a game involving the best teams in the world (plus New Zealand) either. Take control of any one of the 199 teams who entered the qualifying rounds, and see if you can’t steer the underdogs to South Africa and on to ultimate glory.

Football Insider Competition – Special Broadcasting Service
through the host nation, giving viewers back home a unique, behind-the-scenes-look at the 2010 FIFA World Cup from the fans’ perspective. Your adventure starts with the Qantas Socceroos farewell game vs New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket

AFC Asian Cup 2011: India in group of death; to clash – Mynews India (Soccer News)

placed in the toughest Group of the competition- the group of death- with Asian powerhouse South Korea, Australia and Bahrain, who lost out to New Zealand in the play-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Minnows India, who is the lowest ranked nation Read more about this World Cup article

Key New Zealand striker Shane Smeltz harbours ambitions of qualifying for the knockout stage at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ despite the Kiwis being considered underdogs in the eyes of many. If the All Whites are to make history, it is Read more about this World Cup article

It’s not just a game involving the best teams in the world (plus New Zealand) either. Take control of any one of the 199 teams who entered the qualifying rounds, and see if you can’t steer the underdogs to South Africa and on to ultimate glory. Read more about this World Cup article

2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa – The Guardian (New Zealand Football News)

It’s not just a game involving the best teams in the world (plus New Zealand) either. Take control of any one of the 199 teams who entered the qualifying rounds, and see if you can’t steer the underdogs to South Africa and on to ultimate glory. Click here to learn more

placed in the toughest Group of the competition- the group of death- with Asian powerhouse South Korea, Australia and Bahrain, who lost out to New Zealand in the play-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Minnows India, who is the lowest ranked nation Click here to learn more