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De Bruyne, Courtois Train With Belgium Following Japan Win at World Cup

De Bruyne, Courtois Train With Belgium Following Japan Win at World Cup

DEDOVSK, July 4 (Sputnik) - Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was one of the few players, who played in Belgium's 3-2 comeback win over Japan, to take part in the team's first training session since the round of 16 match, a Sputnik correspondent reported Wednesday. 5 Jul 2018
Japan cleaned up at 'every one' of their games

Japan cleaned up at 'every one' of their games

Japan's players cleaned up their changing rooms after each of their World Cup matches, according to one of the tournament's organising committee members. 4 Jul 2018
Japan captain Hasebe retires from international football

Japan captain Hasebe retires from international football

Japan midfielder and captain Makoto Hasebe announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday, following his team round of 16 exit from the World Cup. 4 Jul 2018
Japan owe World Cup success to coach Nishino - Football Association

Japan owe World Cup success to coach Nishino - Football Association

President of Japanese Football Association Kohzo Tashima said the team's head coach Akira Nishino helped Japan do so well at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 3 Jul 2018
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
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
Belgian foreign minister Reynders to attend Belgium v Japan

Belgian foreign minister Reynders to attend Belgium v Japan

Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders will attend his country's World Cup round of 16 game against Japan, the Foreign Ministry's press service told Sputnik 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
Japan to write new chapter in team’s history says Shoji

Japan to write new chapter in team’s history says Shoji

Defender Gen Shoji said on Sunday that Japan would look to write a new chapter in their team's history at the World Cup in Russia. 2 Jul 2018

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