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Muto on target as Kobe see off Port FC to begin Asian Champions League with win

Vissel Kobe secured a 2-1 win over Port FC through ⁠Yoshinori Muto's deft finish as the Japanese side made the perfect start to the league phase of the ‌Asian Champions League Elite in Thailand on Wednesday.

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Japan to face World Cup vanquishers at November friendly tournament in Singapore

Japan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November, organisers said Thursday.

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Eredivisie top scorer Ayase Ueda completes Lille move from Feyenoord

Japanese striker Ayase Ueda has completed a transfer from Feyenoord to French side Lille, the clubs confirmed on Monday evening.

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Eredivisie top scorer Ayase Ueda set to join Lille from Feyenoord

Japanese striker Ayase Ueda is set to leave Feyenoord after three years, with a full agreement reportedly being reached between the Rotterdam club and Lille.

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Danish Superliga club Randers taken over by Japanese investors

Randers FC has come under Japanese ownership. The Superliga club has announced on its website that the Suzuyo Group has acquired 80 percent of the shares in the company behind the club.

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Zion Suzuki set for Aston Villa move after overcoming mistakes and racist abuse

Zion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse on the way to becoming the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history.

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PSV complete signing of Japanese NEC midfielder Kodai Sano

Eredivisie champions PSV have announced the arrival of NEC midfielder Kodai Sano on a long-term contract.

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Crystal Palace announce signing of former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu

Crystal Palace on Friday announced the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, reportedly on a free transfer.

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Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota targets 'special memories' with Rangers after unveiling

Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota said he hoped to create "special memories" after joining Scottish Premiership club Rangers from Hannover 96 on Wednesday.

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Ten-man FC Copenhagen book ticket for next round of the Conference League against Polissya

FC Copenhagen on Wednesday booked their ticket for the third round of the qualification for the Conference League when they recorded a 2-1 win at home against Ukrainian outfit FC Polissya despite having Japanese defender Junnosuke Suzuki sent off to proceed to the next round after the 3-3 draw from the first leg.

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Japan icon 'King Kazu' Miura nets first competitive goal in four years at 59

Japanese football icon Kazuyoshi Miura scored his ⁠first competitive goal in nearly four years on Saturday, finding the net ‌at the age of 59 as Fukushima United ‌thrashed Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 to ‌advance in the Emperor's Cup.

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Newly promoted Premier League side Ipswich sign Daizen Maeda from Celtic

Ipswich Town have signed Japan forward Daizen ⁠Maeda from Celtic on a three-year deal, the Premier League club said ‌on Saturday.

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Moriyasu targets title at Asian Cup after Japan extend coach's tenure

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has set his sights on a final shot at ⁠glory at next year's Asian Cup after the Japan Football Association on Thursday extended his tenure through the tournament ‌before handing the reins to Under-21 manager Go Oiwa.

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Highly praised playmaker Vallys says goodbye to Brondby to continue career in Tokyo

Brondby midfielder Nicolai Vallys will leave the club shortly before the start of the Danish season, as Japanese J-league outfit FC Tokyo has signed the prolific playmaker

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'Gap closing' to elite says Japan coach Moriyasu after late World Cup loss to Brazil

Japan’s last-gasp World Cup defeat by Brazil in a match where ⁠they stifled the five-times champions for long periods showed the national team is closing the gap with football's traditional powerhouses, Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said.

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Brazil's dramatic win over Japan through the eyes of Carlo Ancelotti

Flashscore were at Brazil's dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in the first knockout round of the World Cup, and kept a close eye on how Carlo Ancelotti experienced it throughout.

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Late Martinelli strike squeezes Brazil past valiant Japan in World Cup Round of 32

Despite going ahead and dominating the game for long periods, Japan eventually ran out of steam as they were beaten 2-1 by Brazil at Houston Stadium in their FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 fixture.

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A look ahead to a tantalising World Cup clash between Brazil and Japan

Brazil taking on Japan in the next Round of 32 fixture at this World Cup is an intriguing match-up to say the least.

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EXCLUSIVE: Sandro delivers brutal Brazil World Cup verdict but backs Vinicius to shine

Former Brazil international Sandro has offered an honest assessment of his country's World Cup prospects ahead of their Round of 32 clash with Japan in Houston.

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World Cup LIVE: Saibari sends Morocco through on penalties against the Netherlands

The Round of 32 continues at the FIFA World Cup today with Brazil facing Japan before Germany and the Netherlands also look to reach the last 16. Follow all the build-up and the day's play with our live updates here!

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Ancelotti want Brazil 'to handle the pressure' ahead of Japan clash

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti, ahead of the clash with Japan, called for personality and composure from his players ahead of their round of 32 tie with Japan, whilst giving an update on Neymar’s condition.

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Japan coach Moriyasu to decide penalty takers before knockout clash with Brazil

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Sunday he will likely decide who ⁠takes penalty kicks if the round of 32 World Cup clash against Brazil ends up going to a shootout, rather than ‌let the players decide for themselves.

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Marquinhos wary of Japan threat as 'new tournament begins' for Brazil

Brazil defender Marquinhos spoke ahead of their round of 32 match against Japan, as he labelled the Samurai Blue 'a team of great quality'.

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Japan's cheerleader Minamino embraces 'underdog' tag ahead of clash with Brazil

Japan can beat Brazil in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup last 32 by embracing an "underdog mentality". That's according to Monaco striker, Takumi Minamino.