Between Monday and Thursday alone, the blueprints were downloaded by more than 100, 000 people from the website Mega.com.nz, run by Kim Dotcom, considered by U.S. authorities as public enemy No. 1 when it comes to internet piracy.
Ricky Herbert, coach of New Zealand's national team the "All Whites", told the NZ Soccer Web site the tournament is always hugely attractive to the South Pacific nation as it offers a great opportunity for the national team.