tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-739033720407277109.post5651629733546409139..comments2023-06-21T04:42:23.441-07:00Comments on Breaking Down Borders: Korea: [World Cup & North Korea] North Korea in a nutshellJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12027263592390141987noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-739033720407277109.post-79339397845261461092010-06-09T07:51:18.436-07:002010-06-09T07:51:18.436-07:00Thank you for pointing that out... But, wouldn'...Thank you for pointing that out... But, wouldn't you say Japan's national squad has much less international exposure than South Korea's? And, isn't the J-League considered to be at a higher level than the K-League, especially in its ability to attract international players.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12027263592390141987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-739033720407277109.post-22420561120732902682010-06-07T13:13:56.795-07:002010-06-07T13:13:56.795-07:00"Of course, for some reason, the more technic..."Of course, for some reason, the more technically proficient, higher ranked, and richer Japanese soccer team is being given a 600:1 shot."<br /><br />While Japan is ranked higher on FIFA, I wouldn't give the FIFA rankings much more than a grain of salt.<br /><br />Also, NK didn't make it to the semis in '66. They only made it to the quarterfinals (Round of 16).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com