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Kim Jong Il masterminded North Korea’s World Cup qualification?

Published: 03 July, 2009, 18:38
Edited: 02 May, 2010, 04:17

Despite being busy threatening the world with his nuclear program, Kim Jong Il finds time to help North Korean sportsmen achieve outstanding results, as it’s claimed he’s behind football team’s World Cup qualification.

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3 COMMENTS

peter gill July 03, 2009, 15:07 quote

They put up an excellent performance. I am quite sure they will surprise a few teams before they get eliminated from the world cup. Effective leadership is North Koreas greatest asset.

Paul July 28, 2009, 22:24 quote

Iam not so sure Kim was behind it. I suspect that the N. Koreans quietly hired a good European or S. American coach to train them, day and night.

John May 02, 2010, 01:30 quote

hahahah I dont know whether I find him appalling or the most amusing dictator ever. Either way, he has sense of humour of a mad man!

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