This is the page where you can access all the latest news and views concerning the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

With the greatest sporting festival in the World now less than 100 days away, those who speculated on buying tickets for the Olympic Football tournament now finally know who they will be watching when the competition begins on Wednesday 25th July.

Apart from the novelty act of a Great Britain side …

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“I’m not frustrated. Over the years many skilful players have left the club. It was a rare opportunity for any player to play for United, so I am very proud.”

As you can guess these aren’t the words of Manchester United’s Park Ji Sung. They are the philosophical sentiments of Dong …

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Here are the 5 things we learnt whilst watching Monday’s World Cup fixtures:

1. Highest scoring game

Portugal absolutely slaughtered North Korea yesterday, by bagging 7 goals in 90 minutes, making it the highest scoring game of the World Cup so far. Portugal were poor against the Ivory Coast in their opening …

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1. Brazilian luck will always be called Brazilian design

Maicon’s goal was met by commentators as a moment of ‘Brazilian magic’. No doubt a smashing finish but more Brazilian luck than intentional magic and reminiscent of Roberto Carlos’ ridiculously acute angled stunner against Tenerife (also unintentional).

2. Robinho is still a baller

We seem to …

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Jong Tae-se wept during the North Korean national anthem before his country’s 2-1 defeat against Brazil on Tuesday night, but those watching this World Cup at home could be forgiven if they had already been bored to tears.

A total of 23 goals were scored in the opening 14 games, a record low in …

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To celebrate the launch of the Mazda Thrillseekers campaign (http://thrillseekers.mazda.co.uk/) here at FootballFanCast.com we’re looking at some of the most thrilling World Cup moments past and present. We start by looking at some of the biggest giant killings that the World Cup has witnessed.

North Korea showed immense spirit and fight …

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This is the first World Cup to be held on the African continent and for the first time in a long time there in no clear out and out favourite. Sure some will fancy the likes of Argentina, Brazil, and Spain but none are overwhelming favourites. As with every fan, …

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In the Asian section of the FIFA 2010 World Cup Qualifying, the nations were playing for four automatic spots and one play-off spot. For the 4 qualifying berths given to the Asian Football Confederation, 43 nations were battling it out, with the fourth round comprising of 2 groups of 5 …

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