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Ms. Sloth Kong does the Gangnam Style (강남스타일)

The Costa Rican women’s national football team earned its second point in a FIFA World Cup last Saturday, in a 2-2 tie with South Korea. During the match, Ms. Sloth Kong allegedly seized the opportunity to sloth-hug Gangnam Style performer Psy. No one was hurt. Las Ticas now take on Brazil tomorrow at 5 p.m., Costa Rica time. ¡Vamos, Ticas!

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