Keisuke Honda has called for an overhaul of the coaching license pathway into management, advocating a written test for potential new coaches.
Former Japan star Honda, 32, took over coaching duties with Cambodia after retiring from international…
Japan’s match with Chile has been cancelled after an earthquake struck the island of Hokkaido on Thursday.
Seven people are confirmed dead after the 6.7 magnitude quake caused landslides, with dozens hospitalised and millions of homes and businesses without power, according to local reports.
A statement from the Japanese FA said that they have cancelled the match in Sapporo as a result of the tremor, with its epicentre 60km southeast of the city.
“We send our deepest condolences and sincerest sympathies…
Son Heung-Min said he is looking forward to getting back to England and finding his best form for Tottenham after helping South Korea beat Japan 2-1 to win the Asian Games, a result that means he could avoid military service.
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South Korea beat Japan 2-1 to win the Asian Games final and ensure Tottenham forward Son Heung-Min avoids military service.
The game was goalless after 90 minutes meaning it went to extra-time but South Korea took little time to take the lead thanks to Lee Seung-Woo in the 93rd minute.
Salzburg’s Hee Chan Hwang added a second following an assist from Son, before Ayase Ueda pulled Japan back into it with a fine header from a corner, but South Korea held on for the win.
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Japan made easy work of Spain in the final of the FIFA Women’s Under-20 World Cup to win the competition for the first time.
Hatricks by Saori Takarada and Riko Ueki ensured Japan’s qualification from Group C.
Keisuke Honda will move to the A-League this season.
Melbourne Victory confirmed the signing of Japanese superstar Keisuke Honda for the upcoming A-League season on Monday.
Honda is the highest-profile player to join the competition since David Villa’s four-match loan stint at Melbourne City in 2014, and arguably the biggest name Victory has signed in the club’s 13-year history.
The 32-year-old, who is expected to arrive in Melbourne next week, shapes as the new focal point in a retooled attack for the defending champions.
Tim Cahill says he was surprised by the passion of A-League fans on his return to Australia.
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop explains why he doesn’t see Usain Bolt’s six-week A-League trial as anything more than a piece of commercialism. Keisuke Honda is targeting a move to Melbourne Victory and a place in the Japan team at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Honda, 32, announced his retirement from the national team last month after playing at his third World Cup and helping Japan reach the second round.
However, the forward said he would love the chance to star in his homeland as one of three overage players in the under-23 tournament.
“I have the aim of playing in the Tokyo Olympics in two years,” he told AbemaTV. “One of the reasons…
Newcastle United have signed Japan forward Yoshinori Muto from Mainz on a four-year contract, the Premier League side announced on Thursday.
Newcastle said last week that they had reached an agreement with the Bundesliga club for the transfer. Muto’s move was completed on Thursday after he was granted a work permit.
“I’m honoured to be a player for such a big club,” said Muto, the first Japanese player to join Newcastle.
Reports said Muto’s transfer fee was around £9.5 million.
We are delighted to announce that Japan international Yoshinori Muto has completed a move to Newcastle United after he was granted a work permit at a hearing today. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/eB7qAoxtsa— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 2, 2018
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Newcastle signed Japan forward Yoshinori Muto from Mainz on a four-year contract on Thursday, hours after manager Rafa Benitez hinted at concerns over a lack of transfer spending following a 4-0 friendly defeat.
Newcastle said last week that they had reached an agreement with the Bundesliga club for the transfer. Muto’s move was completed on Thursday after he was granted a work permit.
Muto, 26, has played 25 times for Japan and featured in one game at the recent World Cup, the 1-0 loss to Poland….