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- Portugal v North Korea: match preview
Read a full match preview of the World Cup 2010 Group G game between Portugal and North Korea at the Green Point Stadium, Cape Town on Monday June 21 2010, kick-off 12.30 BST.
Group GPortugal v North KoreaGreen Point Stadium, Cape TownKick-off: Mon June 21, 12.30pm BSTTV: BBC1 12pm, BBC1 HD 12pm
Cape Town's Green View more »- Ronaldo confident of Portugal's chances
• 'I am not frustrated and I don't feel pressure,' says captain • Expresses sympathy for plight of England and Wayne Rooney
Cristiano Ronaldo knows the rules of the game. It does not mean he has to like them. The Portugal superstar was discussing the travails of his old friend Wayne Rooney for England wh View more »- Deco ruled out
North Korea boss Kim Jong-hun has reported no injury worries ahead of the much anticipated World Cup Group G clash with Portugal, who will be without Deco
The playmaker has been ruled out of the game in Cape Town with a left hip problem which should be cured by the time Carlos Queiroz's side face Brazil.
"Our m View more »- FIFA Has No Information On 'Missing' North Korean Players
- FIFA has confirmed that it has no further information at this stage about the whereabouts of the four North Korea players who are believed to have gone missing in South Africa. The official teamsheet for the Koreans' opener against Brazil ealier this week listed Myong-won, An Chol-hyok, Kim Kyong-il and Pak Sung-hyok View more »
- North Korean 'Fans' Actually Chinese Actors
North Korea fans cheer on their team during its 2-1 loss to Brazil in the World Cup on Tuesday
(Newser) – Remember those rambunctious North Korean fans who made the trek to South Africa to watch their country take on Brazil? They were supposedly “hand picked” by Kim Jong-Il. Well, turns out they were View more »- SKorea must deal with Messi, Maradona
- JOHANNESBURG(AP) —South Korea will see Argentina’s best all-time player on the sideline and its current great on the field Thursday. The first matchup of teams that won their opening games at the World Cup could see one clinch a spot in the second round. If the Koreans or Albiceleste win, and Greece-Nigeri View more »
- Dunga admits Brazilian nerves
Brazil coach Dunga admitted his side had shown "nervousness and anxiety" in their World Cup opener against North Korea at Ellis Park before running out 2-1 winners.
Maicon made the breakthrough for the five-time world champions with a shot from an acute angle and Elano added a superb second when he sidefooted home View more »- North Korea worthy of world stage
Tuesday night in South Africa, and North Korea have made their mark on the World Cup once again.
Memories of 1966 abound, and although the Chollimas need to up the pace of their game and indeed place more focus on their own attacking potential ahead of their second game, the surprise was certainly in the icy air of View more »- Brazil 2 North Korea 1
Read a full match report of the World Cup 2010 Group G game between Brazil and North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on Tuesday June 15 2010.
It’s official. There is definitely something iffy about this Jabulani ball. Even the Brazilians struggle with it although Maicon’s extraordinary goal, f View more »- Brazil edge North Korea clash
Brazil began their quest for a sixth world crown with a 2-1 victory over North Korea at Ellis Park but it was far from a vintage display from Dunga's men against hard-working opposition.
The Koreans, ranked 85th in the world, kept Brazil at bay for 55 minutes until Maicon's cross-cum-shot swerved in at the near po View more »
