world cup poetry #6...

I missed a link for Japan vs Netherlands on June 19, 2010.

Here is a link to Japanese poet, Matsuo Basho:

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June 21, 2010

Portugal vs North Korea. In the most lopsided game in the World Cup, Portugal demolished North Korea 7 nil. 6 of the goals were scored in the second half. The defeat left North Korea out of the World Cup in what was considered the “the group of Death.”

Eugenio de Andrade, Portugal’s best known living poet, below:

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Korean poet, Ko Un, below:

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June 21, 2010

Chile vs. Switzerland. Chile defeated Switzerland 1-0, giving 6 points and first place in their group. A tie against group favorite Spain would put Chile into the next round. A loss to Spain a win by Switzerland would eliminate Chile from advancing in the World Cup.

Chilean poet, Nicanor Parra, introduced here:

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Swiss poet, Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, here:

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June 21, 2010

Spain vs. Honduras. Spain defeated Honduras 2 nil. Spain rebounded from a disappointing first game in which they lost to Switzerland 1-0. A decisive victory in their next game against Chile could put Spain into the next round. However, it will not be easy.

Spanish poet, Miguel Hernandez, here:

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Robert Sosa, poet from Honduras, interviewed here:

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June 22, 2010

South Africa vs France. The South African team became the first host country in 80 years not to advance to the second round. However, they defeated France 2-1, which was a positive accomplishment for the South African team and the African continent. The French were eliminated and let down their homeland with poor comportment.

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Zolani Mkiva, South African poet, introduced below:

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Genna Gardini, South African poet, introduced below:

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French poetry introduced below:

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June 22, 2010

Mexico vs. Uruguay. Uruguay defeated Mexico 1-0, claiming first place in their group. Mexico finished in second place in their group and advanced to the second round. Mexico will face Argentina in their next game. Uruguay will face South Korea.

Mexican poetry links here:

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Uruguayan poet and graphic artist, Clemente Padin, introduced below:

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Laura Charlar, poet from Uruguay translates Uruguayan poet, Liber Falco, below:

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June 22, 2010

Argentina vs Greece. Argentina eliminated Greece from the World Cup with a 2 nil victory. Argentina’s pressure was to much for the Greek team to overcome. Argentina will be favored to defeat Mexico in their pending elimination match.

Poem attributed to Argentine poet, Jorge Luis Borges:

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Argentine poetry link:

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George Seferis, Greek poet, below:

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Titos Patriokos, Greek poet, below:

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June 22, 2010

Nigeria vs South Korea. South Korea advanced to the next round and eliminated Nigeria from the World Cup with their 2-2 draw.

Ji Won, South Korean poet, below

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Nigerian poetry link below:

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Link to Nigerian poet and novelist, Chinua Achebe, here,

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more World Cup Poetry soon.

thanks for reading,

Luis C. Berriozabal