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Belgium will learn from Japan drama, says De Bruyne

Belgium will learn from Japan drama, says De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne said on Monday that Belgium would thoroughly analyse their game against Japan and would learn their lessons in preparations for their quarter-final encounter with Brazil. 3 Jul 2018
Keisuke Honda retires from international football

Keisuke Honda retires from international football

Japan's wily midfielder, Keisuke Honda has brought the curtain down on his international career after the Samurai Blue were bundled out of the World Cup Round of 16 by Belgium. 3 Jul 2018
Hazard delighted to avoid Euro 2016 repeat

Hazard delighted to avoid Euro 2016 repeat

In the wake of Belgium's dramatic win over Japan, Eden Hazard says he was delighted to avoid another shock defeat like the one the Red Devils suffered at Euro 2016. 3 Jul 2018
Kawashima: Japan proud to have reached round of 16

Kawashima: Japan proud to have reached round of 16

Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said on Monday that his side was proud to be able to reach round of 16 at this year's World Cup in Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Nishino blames himself for team’s defeat to Belgium

Nishino blames himself for team’s defeat to Belgium

Japan coach Akira Nishino took the blame upon himself for his side’s defeat to Belgium in their round of 16 game on Monday. 3 Jul 2018
Nishino wanted to score more to finish off Belgium

Nishino wanted to score more to finish off Belgium

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Monday that his team wanted to score more when they were 2-0 up against Belgiuma and did not expect to concede a goal in the dying seconds of the game. 3 Jul 2018
Belgium v Japan player ratings

Belgium v Japan player ratings

A blockbuster second half saw Japan come out swinging and Belgium snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, winning 3-2 in Rostov-on-Don. 3 Jul 2018
Hazard named man of the the match against Japan

Hazard named man of the the match against Japan

Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard was named the man of the match after Monday’s round of 16 game with Japan in Rostov-on-Don. 3 Jul 2018
Pic special: Belgium fight back from the brink to beat Japan in Rostov-on-Don

Pic special: Belgium fight back from the brink to beat Japan in Rostov-on-Don

Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui gave Japan a 2-0 lead before Jan Vertonghen pulled one back for Roberto Martinez's side. Marouane Fellaini then equalised for Belgium before Nacer Chadli scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner. 3 Jul 2018
Belgium produce stunning comeback to beat Japan 3-2

Belgium produce stunning comeback to beat Japan 3-2

Belgium produced a fantastic comeback to knock Japan out of the World Cup in Rostov-on-Don on Monday. They will now face Brazil in the last eight. 3 Jul 2018
Hazard and Lukaku start for Belgium against Japan

Hazard and Lukaku start for Belgium against Japan

Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku have been named in the starting lineup for Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 match against Japan, FIFA announced on its official website on Monday. 3 Jul 2018
Over 5,000 foreign fans secure seats for Japan v Belgium

Over 5,000 foreign fans secure seats for Japan v Belgium

More than 5,000 foreign fans have arrived in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don for the World Cup match between Japan and Belgium. 2 Jul 2018
Hazard: We cannot underestimate Japan

Hazard: We cannot underestimate Japan

Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard said Sunday that team should not underestimate Japan ahead of their Round of 16 match of the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Roberto Martinez expects to have it 'tough' against Japan

Roberto Martinez expects to have it 'tough' against Japan

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday that his team expect a "tough" match against Japan in the World Cup round of 16. 2 Jul 2018
Hazard shrugs off Messi and Ronaldo's World Cup exits

Hazard shrugs off Messi and Ronaldo's World Cup exits

Eden Hazard says the World Cup won't miss Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo - because there's plenty of five-star talent still on show in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Rooney: England could win the World Cup

Rooney: England could win the World Cup

Former England captain Wayne Rooney believes the Three Lions could lift the World Cup in Russia, ending a 52-year wait. 1 Jul 2018

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