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03 June 2010

North Korea have been told by FIFA that striker Kim Myong-Won will only be able to play as a goalkeeper in the World Cup.

Coach Kim-Jong Hun only named two regular keepers in his squad, in an attempt to boost the nation's attacking options as they prepare to face Brazil, Ivory Coast and Portugal in Group G.

However the move has backfired spectacularly after FIFA confirmed that Kim, who was listed as the No3 will only be allowed to play as a goalkeeper, not as an outfield player.

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