Seismic change is coming to Japanese club football and with it one final chance for domestic players to press their World Cup claims.

TOKYO, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Japan soccer great Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, said on Friday he had all but given up on a return to the J-League before signing for Fukushima United, adding that he hopes ‌to ...

Thai-born goalkeeper Poomraphee Siribunyakul played a pivotal role in leading Kashima Gakuen High School to its best-ever result--a runner-up finish--at the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, ...

TOKYO, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has urged his players to develop greater mental resilience after they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat by Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday, their first-ever ...

TOKYO — Japan beat Brazil for the first time on Tuesday, fighting from two goals down to win the friendly 3-2 in Ajinomoto Stadium. Ayase Ueda grabbed the winning goal with a header in the 71st minute ...

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