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Iniesta to leave Japan's Kobe but determined to play on

AFP · 11 months ago

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta said Thursday he will make an early exit from Japanese side Vissel Kobe but intends to keep playing aged 39.

Japan coach wary of 'extremely difficult' Asian Cup group

AFP · 11 months ago

Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan want to build on their World Cup success by recapturing the Asian Cup -- but must first survive an "extremely difficult"

Japan legend Honda leaves Cambodia post after five years

AFP · 11 months ago

Japan football legend Keisuke Honda left his post as Cambodia's general manager on Thursday, after a disappointing Southeast Asian Games on home soil.

Borre stunner gives Colombia friendly win over Japan

AFP · 1 year ago

Rafael Borre scored a spectacular overhead winner as Colombia came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in a friendly in Osaka on Tuesday.

Super-sub Nishimura nabs draw for Japan against Uruguay

AFP · 1 year ago

Takuma Nishimura came off the bench to secure a 1-1 draw for Japan against Uruguay in a friendly on Friday, equalising seconds after entering the action.

Japan omit skipper Yoshida and other World Cup veterans

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan on Wednesday left out captain Maya Yoshida and other World Cup veterans for home friendlies against Uruguay and Colombia as coach Hajime Moriyasu looks to the future.

Japan football chiefs neglecting women's game, says former striker

AFP · 1 year ago

Former striker Yuki Nagasato accused Japan's football association of neglecting the women's game ahead of this year's World Cup after it failed to find a broadcaster for the SheBelieves Cup.

Japan end skid with 3-0 SheBelieves Cup win over Canada

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan snapped a four-match losing streak with a 3-0 victory over Olympic champions Canada in their closing match of the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday.

J-League propels Japan from footballing backwater to World Cup regulars

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan was a football backwater when the J-League kicked off 30 years ago but its success has helped the sport thrive in the country and turned the national team into World Cup regulars.

Japan's 'King Kazu' joins Portuguese side at 55

AFP · 1 year ago

Japanese football star Kazuyoshi Miura extended his decades-long playing career on Wednesday less than a month before his 56th birthday, joining Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense on loan.

Iwata set to join Japanese contingent at Celtic

AFP · 1 year ago

Tomoki Iwata is in line to add to the number of Japanese players already at Celtic after signing for the Scottish champions, subject to international clearance.

Japan coach Moriyasu staying on after World Cup

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will stay in his job after leading the Samurai Blue to the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, the Japan Football Association said Wednesday.

European giants target Dominik Livakovic as potential winter transfer

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

The Croatian goalkeeper's form has not gone overlooked by some of the best teams in the world, who are now reportedly ready to sign him right away.

Asian teams 'getting closer' despite World Cup knockout blows

AFP · 1 year ago

Asian teams came crashing back down to earth in the World Cup last 16 but the region still enjoyed its best-ever tournament to suggest it is closing the gap on the global elite.

Arsenal fans left concerned by Tomiyasu's comments after Japan's FIFA World Cup loss vs. Croatia

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

The Premier League defender was devastated after his nation's round of 16 exit, admitting to needing time away from football.

Japan confident of bright future despite World Cup heartbreak

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan failed to reach the World Cup quarter-finals once again but stunning wins over Germany and Spain and more players moving to Europe suggest the Blue Samurai will return stronger.

Japan wins count for nothing after World Cup exit, says Doan

AFP · 1 year ago

Forward Ritsu Doan said Japan's historic World Cup wins over Germany and Spain counted for nothing after the Blue Samurai were eliminated by Croatia in the last 16 on Monday.

WATCH: Maya Yoshida gives heartbreaking interview after Japan's FIFA World Cup penalty shootout loss vs. Croatia

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

The Samurai Blue captain could not hold back the tears after his nation's gutting round of 16 exit, losing to the 2018 runners-up on penalties.

Croatia reach World Cup quarters with shoot-out victory over Japan

AFP · 1 year ago

Croatia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Monday with a dramatic 3-1 penalty shoot-out win over Japan after a tense last-16 clash ended 1-1.