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Kashima Keep Pressure on Nagoya

Kashima Keep Pressure on Nagoya

DEFENDING J.League champions Kashima Antlers closed the gap on leaders Nagoya Grampus as a Marquinhos hat-trick sealed a 3-0 win over Omiya Aridja today. 19 Sep 2010
Shimizu Slip To Defeat

Shimizu Slip To Defeat

SHIMIZU S-Pulse's title hopes were dealt a blow as they lost 3-0 to J.League strugglers Omiya Aridja in Saitama today. 12 Sep 2010
Narazaki Ends International Career

Narazaki Ends International Career

Seigo Narazaki has brought an end to his 12-year international career after the goalkeeper announced his retirement from the national team following Japan's 2-1 friendly win over Guatemala last night in Osaka. 8 Sep 2010
Morimoto Double Earns Japan Victory

Morimoto Double Earns Japan Victory

Catania forward Takayuki Morimoto struck twice as Japan beat Guatemala 2-1 in a friendly in Osaka. 8 Sep 2010
Japan Star Makes Switch To Leicester

Japan Star Makes Switch To Leicester

Leicester have completed the signing of Japan international midfielder Yuki Abe from Urawa Red Diamonds. 1 Sep 2010
Zaccheroni Inspired By International Ambitions

Zaccheroni Inspired By International Ambitions

Alberto Zaccheroni revealed the opportunity to manage at international level was the main factor behind his decision to accept the post of Japan manager. 31 Aug 2010
Zaccheroni's Japan Job

Zaccheroni's Japan Job

Former Juventus boss Alberto Zaccheroni has been appointed as Japan's new coach, the Japan Football Association have confirmed. 31 Aug 2010
Oliveira Fancies Japan Job

Oliveira Fancies Japan Job

KASHIMA Antlers coach Oswaldo Oliveira would relish the chance to become the next Japan coach should he be offered the position. 29 Aug 2010
Temporary Coach Takes Charge of Japan

Temporary Coach Takes Charge of Japan

Japan Football Association technical director Hiromi Hara will take charge of the national team for two upcoming friendlies after being frustrated in his search for a new manager. 26 Aug 2010
Osaka Pick Up Away Win

Osaka Pick Up Away Win

CEREZO Osaka continued their fine form on their return to the J.League with a 1-0 win at Kashima Antlers that moves them up to second in the standings. 22 Aug 2010
Nakamura Secures Marinos Win

Nakamura Secures Marinos Win

SHUNSUKE Nakamura scored a trademark free-kick to seal a 2-1 win for Yokohama F Marinos over Shimizu S-Pulse at Outsourcing Stadium today. 15 Aug 2010
Antlers Open Two-Point Lead

Antlers Open Two-Point Lead

KASHIMA Antlers opened up a two-point gap at the top of the J.League following a 3-0 win over Vissel Kobe at Kashima Soccer Stadium. 1 Aug 2010
Fifa Delegation Impressed By Japan

Fifa Delegation Impressed By Japan

Japan received an encouraging assessment of its ability to stage the 2022 World Cup following a four-day FIFA inspection of facilities and stadia in Tokyo and Osaka. 23 Jul 2010
Honda Open to Move - Agent

Honda Open to Move - Agent

KEISUKE Honda's agent insists the Japan midfielder has no immediate plans to leave CSKA Moscow although he refused to rule out a move away from Russia should a big European club show real interest. 6 Jul 2010
Nakamura Calls Time On Japan

Nakamura Calls Time On Japan

SHUNSUKE Nakamura has announced his retirement from international football following Japan's exit from the World Cup. 2 Jul 2010
Okada Shoulders Blame for Japan's Cup Exit

Okada Shoulders Blame for Japan's Cup Exit

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada assumed responsibility for his side's World Cup exit at the hands of Paraguay in what could have been his final game in charge of the Blue Samurai. 30 Jun 2010

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