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    Wellington Phoenix mentor Giancarlo Italiano has declared the Christchurch fans loyal to them - not Auckland

    Wellington Phoenix mentor Giancarlo Italiano has declared the Christchurch fans loyal to them - not Auckland


    This afternoon's A-League football fixture against the Central Coast Mariners will be played at Orangetheory Stadium in Addington.

    Italiano says it feels like home.



    Kickoff's at 5pm.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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