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Horan penalty gives USA comeback win over Japan
AFP · 2 weeks 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 · 3 weeks 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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.
Mbappe bags hat-trick as PSG hit six, David continues scoring streak
AFP · 1 month ago
An unstoppable Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 6-2 win away to Montpellier on Sunday that allowed them to open up a huge 12-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.
Ito hailed by Reims coach for 'mental strength' amid sexual assault claim
AFP · 1 month ago
Reims coach Will Still praised "key player" Junya Ito for the Japanese star's mental strength after he put off-field troubles to one side to score the winner as his club beat Metz 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Ito left out of Japan squad amid sexual assault claim
AFP · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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.
Coach urges Japan to be 'aggressive' against N. Korea in Olympic showdown
AFP · 1 month ago
Coach Futoshi Ikeda promised Japan would be "aggressive" against North Korea as they look to qualify for the Paris Olympics in a winner-takes-all women's football showdown in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan's Premier League winner Okazaki to retire: reports
AFP · 1 month ago
Former Japan international Shinji Okazaki, who won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016, is to announce he will retire at the end of the season, Japanese media reported Monday.
Japan women's captain condemns Asian football chiefs over venue switch
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan women's captain Saki Kumagai has criticised Asian football officials after the away leg of their tie against North Korea for a spot at the Paris Olympics was moved to Saudi Arabia days before the game.
