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Bayern sign Japan defender Ito from Stuttgart until 2028

AFP · 3 days ago

Bayern Munich on Thursday announced the signing of Japanese centre-back Hiroki Ito from Stuttgart until 2028 after reportedly triggering his 30 million euro ($32 million) release clause.

Perfect Japan leave Syria on brink in World Cup qualifying

AFP · 5 days ago

Coach Hajime Moriyasu warned Japan that the final Asian qualifying round for the World Cup will be "a completely different level"

Amazon Prime Video lands big deal to cover Copa América in Japan

Live Soccer TV · 1 week ago

This is the first major football streaming deal for the platform in that country since its launch.

From non-league to top of the league for Japan upstarts Machida

AFP · 1 week ago

Led by a former high-school coach and playing in a picturesque stadium surrounded by trees, Machida Zelvia are taking the J.

Japan legend Hasebe targets coaching career in Europe

AFP · 3 weeks ago

Makoto Hasebe said Friday he wants to become the first Japanese to coach in one of Europe's top leagues after the former national skipper retired from playing aged 40.

Horan penalty gives USA comeback win over Japan

AFP · 2 months ago

Lindsey Horan converted a second half penalty to give the United States a 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday in the SheBelieves Cup.

Telemundo, UNIVERSO, and Peacock present the SheBelieves Cup

Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago

Both semi-final clashes, the third-place game, and the final will be available on all these platforms on April 6 and April 9.

Japan to advance in World Cup qualifying after N. Korea game cancelled

AFP · 2 months ago

Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be rescheduled.

Iniesta reportedly pays back extra tax owed in Japan

AFP · 2 months ago

Andres Iniesta has reportedly paid back extra tax owed in Japan over failure to declare part of his income, but claimed that he had also declared the earnings in Spain.

N. Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier off over 'unforeseen circumstances'

AFP · 2 months ago

North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing it would be moved to a neutral venue.

North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue

AFP · 2 months ago

North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.

Japan tame 'sorry' North Korea as Son goal in vain in World Cup qualifiers

AFP · 2 months ago

Japan and Australia took big strides towards the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but South Korea dropped two points despite leading through Son Heung-min.

North Korea says can't host World Cup qualifier: Japan football chief

AFP · 2 months ago

North Korea told Japan on Thursday that it cannot host next week's World Cup qualifier, Japan's football association chief said, throwing the game into doubt.

Tanaka gives Japan scrappy win over North Korea in World Cup qualifier

AFP · 2 months ago

Ao Tanaka's goal after two minutes gave Japan a nervy 1-0 win over a spirited North Korea in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday.

'Frustration' to drive Japan in North Korea World Cup qualifiers

AFP · 2 months ago

Japan will be motivated by the "frustration" of their Asian Cup flop when they face North Korea in a World Cup qualifying double-header, coach Hajime Moriyasu said Wednesday.

Japan warns football fans not to go to North Korea for World Cup qualifier

AFP · 2 months ago

Japan has warned football fans not to attempt to travel to "hostile" North Korea for next week's World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang.

North Korean World Cup player says Japan qualifier more than football

AFP · 2 months ago

An Yong Hak was born and raised in Japan but he will be cheering for his former team North Korea when the two sides clash in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday.

Ito left out of Japan squad amid sexual assault claim

AFP · 3 months ago

Junya Ito was on Thursday left out of Japan's squad to face North Korea home and away in World Cup qualifiers, a month after he exited the Asian Cup over sexual assault allegations.

Japan's Maeda marks 100th Celtic game with hat-trick

AFP · 3 months ago

Japan's Daizen Maeda marked his 100th Celtic appearance with a hat-trick as the holders booked their place in the Scottish Cup semi-finals with a 4-2 win against Livingston on Saturday.

Japan beat North Korea to clinch Olympic spot

AFP · 3 months ago

Japan punched their ticket to the Paris Olympics women's football competition with a hard-fought 2-1 win over North Korea in Wednesday's qualifying second leg in a chilly Tokyo.