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Japan's Ito sues accusers over sexual assault claim
AFP · 1 month ago
Japan international footballer Junya Ito is suing two women who accused him of sexual assault for 200 million yen ($1.3 million) in damages, his lawyer said.
Messi says leg 'getting better' but could miss Japan match
AFP · 2 months ago
Lionel Messi said Tuesday his leg injury was "getting better" but the World Cup-winning captain could not guarantee he would be fit to play in Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Japan this week.
Japan's Asian Cup exit sparks wider questions ahead of N. Korea trip
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan's premature Asian Cup exit and the nature of it has triggered deeper introspection about the state of the national side, with a daunting trip to North Korea for World Cup qualifying in a matter of weeks.
Coach says Japan must improve in 'many aspects' after Asian Cup exit
AFP · 2 months ago
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan must improve "in many aspects" and took full responsibility after they were dumped out 2-1 by Iran in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
Iran score 96th-minute winner to stun Japan and reach Asian Cup semis
AFP · 2 months ago
Iran will play hosts and holders Qatar or Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a 96th-minute penalty for a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday.
Goalkeeping woes threaten Japan's Asian Cup hopes
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan's Asian Cup risks being fatally undermined by coach Hajime Moriyasu's reliance on an error-prone rookie goalkeeper and he has left himself with no convincing alternatives.
Iran survive penalty drama to book Asian Cup clash with Japan
AFP · 2 months ago
Iran will meet pre-tournament favourites Japan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria 5-3 on penalties on Wednesday.
Mitoma returns as Japan beat Bahrain to reach Asian Cup quarter-finals
AFP · 2 months ago
Kaoru Mitoma returned as Japan survived a second-half wobble to set up an Asian Cup quarter-final with Iran or Syria after a 3-1 win over Bahrain on Wednesday.
Japan flak at Asian Cup 'a sign of respect', says coach
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said criticism of his team at the Asian Cup was "a sign of respect"
Japan coach admits 'risk' over injured Mitoma at Asian Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Taking Kaoru Mitoma to the Asian Cup had been "a risk", Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday, with the injured Brighton winger yet to play and no timescale for his return.
Japan into Asian Cup last 16 as Iraq win five-goal thriller
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan cruised into the Asian Cup last 16 on Wednesday and a possible date with South Korea, as already qualified Iraq came out on top in a five-goal thriller.
Japan cruise past Indonesia to reach Asian Cup last 16
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan cruised into the last 16 of the Asian Cup and a possible showdown with South Korea after a 3-1 win over Indonesia on Wednesday.
Japan FA condemns 'shameful' racist abuse of goalkeeper
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan's football association on Wednesday condemned the "shameful behaviour" of fans who racially abused Zion Suzuki online following the goalkeeper's performances at the Asian Cup.
Japan give goalkeeper 'full support' after racist abuse
AFP · 2 months ago
Zion Suzuki has "the full support" of Japan's squad at the Asian Cup after the goalkeeper was racially abused online, their coach said on Tuesday.
Japan 'worry' as Mitoma misses training ahead of Asian Cup clash
AFP · 2 months ago
Kaoru Mitoma did not train with his Japan team-mates on Monday ahead of their Asian Cup group decider against Indonesia, with defender Ko Itakura admitting it was "a worry".
Japan goalkeeper racially abused online after Asian Cup errors
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki said Monday he was racially abused on social media following his team's shock defeat to Iraq at the Asian Cup.
Japan shock, South Korea wobble blow Asian Cup wide open
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan's shock defeat to Iraq and South Korea's late draw with Jordan make it harder than ever to predict who will lift the Asian Cup as the group stage approaches its climax.
Mancini warns Saudis against Japan-type Asian Cup shock
AFP · 2 months ago
Roberto Mancini warned Saudi Arabia against falling victim to the kind of Asian Cup shock suffered by favourites Japan when his side face Kyrgyzstan on Sunday.
Shock Iraq defeat exposes Japan frailties at Asian Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan were tipped as favourites to win the Asian Cup but a shock defeat to Iraq has exposed the cracks in coach Hajime Moriyasu's previously well-oiled machine.
Iraq stun Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16, Iran join them
AFP · 2 months ago
Iraq coach Jesus Casas said his team were "close to perfect" in stunning Asian Cup favourites Japan 2-1 on Friday to reach the knockout rounds, where they were joined by rivals Iran.
