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Worlds Cup: North Korea’s Jong gunning for early upset

Worlds Cup: North Korea’s Jong gunning for early upset
Striker Jong Tae-se warned Brazil not to expect an easy start to the World Cup when they face North Korea next Tuesday. (09/06/2010 10:09:53)

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World Cup 2010 blog: World-injury curse or long season fatigue?

World Cup 2010 blog: World-injury curse or long season fatigue?
A number of star players will be watching the World Cup from their living rooms after a spate of injuries have hit almost all the top teams.

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World Cup schedule

World Cup schedule
Group play Preceding letter indicates group. Teams get three points for a win, one for a draw. Friday A – South Africa vs. Mexico, 7 a.m. A – Uruguay vs. France, 11:30 a.m. Saturday B – South Korea vs. Greece, 4:30 a.m. B – Argentina vs. Nigeria, 7 a.m. C -… Argentina – South Africa – FIFA World Cup – Sport – Uruguay

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As in 1966, unpredictability may prove North Korea’s secret weapon

As in 1966, unpredictability may prove North Korea’s secret weapon
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A week after arriving for the World Cup, the North Korean team remains largely hidden from public view, sequestered behind the tightly guarded gates of a remote hotel in northern Johannesburg that seems to rise like a fortress from the South African veld.

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North Korea striker says ‘we can beat Brazil’

North Korea striker says ‘we can beat Brazil’
TEMBISA, South Africa (AP) — North Korea striker Jong Tae Se says the Asian side can beat Brazil. North Korea plays the South American powerhouse in the teams’ World Cup opener next week in Johannesburg.

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World Cup 2010: Know Your Rivals – The View From Denmark

World Cup 2010: Know Your Rivals – The View From Denmark
Welcome to Goal.com – Know Your Rivals for World Cup 2010! In this special series we bring you the local knowledge of the world’s leading football tournament.

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World Cup: Group G Preview

World Cup: Group G Preview
Group G, projected order of finish (top two, in bold, to advance): Brazil, C’ote d’Ivoire, Portugal, North Korea. Comments: Brazil moves on, of course. As in just about everyplace else in the world, Brazil, is the second favorite international team of most South African soccer fans. This World Cup might mark and exception as fans will rally [...]

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World Cup Highlights and Lowlights

World Cup Highlights and Lowlights
South Korean supporters, background, wave cards that spell out “Again 1966″ in memory of North Korea’s victory over Italy in the 1966 World Cup. North Korea, which went into the tournament a virtual mystery, got a goal from Pak Doo Ik to stun the Italians 1-0.

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The secret’s out: North Korea and Brazil will reach the last 16, says Jong Tae-se

The secret’s out: North Korea and Brazil will reach the last 16, says Jong Tae-se
Jong Tae-se, North Korea’s answer to Wayne Rooney, has boldly predicted North Korea will progress to the knockout stage of the World Cup alongside Brazil.

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NORTH KOREA WILL REACH LAST 16 – JONG

NORTH KOREA WILL REACH LAST 16 – JONG
Jong Tae-se – we’ll qualify with Brazil. Striker Jong Tae-se has boldly predicted North Korea will progress to the knockout stage of the World Cup alongside five-time winners Brazil.

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