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Kim Myong-wonNorth Korean footballer, striker
Date of Birth: 15.07.1983
Country:  North Korea |
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North Korean Football Star Kim Myong-Gil
Kim Myong-Gil is a talented North Korean footballer who plays as a forward for Amnokgang in the North Korean Football League.
International Career
Kim has represented North Korea at the international level, earning nine caps for the national team. He was a member of the squad that participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup Controversy
In the lead-up to the World Cup, Kim played three matches in the qualifying tournament as a striker. However, he was surprisingly included in the final squad as one of three goalkeepers. This unusual move by North Korea's head coach, Kim Jong-Hun, was intended to bolster the team's attacking capabilities.
FIFA Ruling
Despite the coach's intentions, FIFA officials ruled that Kim could only play in goal at the World Cup. This was because he had been registered as a goalkeeper and could not be used as an outfield player. As a result, his versatility was limited during the tournament.
