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Griff · 06-14-2002, 11:29 AM

Well Team USA sneaks through to the round of 16(?) We've drawn Mexico which means a tough match (watch Campos in goal). I somehow get the idea we don't take this tourney as seriously as some countries. That is apparently a good thing.

NY Times article

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/spor...-WCup-Rdp.html

"A 39-year-old South Korean who said he wanted to help the team by becoming a ghost 12th player was in critical condition after setting himself on fire hours before the Portugal game.

The man lit a candle and bowed several times toward the sea in the southeastern city of Busan before pouring paint thinner over his body and setting himself on fire, police said.

He left a note declaring: ``I will become the 12th soccer player by becoming a spirit, and will run for the victory of the Korean team.''

06-14-2002, 11:29 AM	#4
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Well Team USA sneaks through to the round of 16(?) We've drawn Mexico which means a tough match (watch Campos in goal). I somehow get the idea we don't take this tourney as seriously as some countries. That is apparently a good thing. NY Times article http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/spor...-WCup-Rdp.html "A 39-year-old South Korean who said he wanted to help the team by becoming a ghost 12th player was in critical condition after setting himself on fire hours before the Portugal game. The man lit a candle and bowed several times toward the sea in the southeastern city of Busan before pouring paint thinner over his body and setting himself on fire, police said. He left a note declaring: ``I will become the 12th soccer player by becoming a spirit, and will run for the victory of the Korean team.'' __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis