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Hasebe says Japan are in excellent shape

Hasebe says Japan are in excellent shape

Japan are in excellent shape and are ready to face Colombia in their first game of the World Cup, the team's captain Makoto Hasebe said on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Nishino says earthquake in Japan may have psychological impact

Nishino says earthquake in Japan may have psychological impact

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Monday that the earthquake in the western Japan city of Osaka might have a psychological impact on his players ahead of their first 2018 World Cup match against Colombia. 19 Jun 2018
Japan should try to keep Rodriguez at bay says Nishino

Japan should try to keep Rodriguez at bay says Nishino

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Monday that it was crucial for all of his players to pay special attention to Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez during the teams first match at the 2018 World Cup, which is set to be held in Saransk on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Senegal ready for Poland game says Cisse

Senegal ready for Poland game says Cisse

Senegal are fully aware of how important their first 2018 World Cup game against Poland is and are well-prepared for the encounter, head coach Aliou Cisse said on Monday. 18 Jun 2018
Rodriguez And Barrios Train With Colombia Squad

Rodriguez And Barrios Train With Colombia Squad

Colombia midfielders James Rodriguez and Wilmar Barrios trained with the rest of the team, two days after arriving at their training base in Kazan. 16 Jun 2018
Eiji Kawashima hopes for at least a draw against Colombia

Eiji Kawashima hopes for at least a draw against Colombia

Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima says his side need at least a draw in their World Cup opener against Colombia in Saransk. 15 Jun 2018
Japan complete World Cup line-up

Japan complete World Cup line-up

The Japanese national team became the last country to arrive in Russia ahead of the 2018 World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
Poland thrash Lithuania 4-0 in friendly

Poland thrash Lithuania 4-0 in friendly

World Cup-bound Poland beat Lithuania 4-0 in a friendly match held at the Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018