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    Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano believes the new rivalry with Auckland FC will boost New Zealand's chances of qualifying for the next Football World Cup

    Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano believes the new rivalry with Auckland FC will boost New Zealand's chances of qualifying for the next Football World Cup


    The A-League season kickoff is ten days away, with the first Kiwi derby on November 2nd in the capital.

    Italiano says the flow-on effects will mirror those of giant Italian clubs.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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