Fernando Torres scores first goal in Japan in cup win against Andres Iniesta’s Vissel Kobe

After scoring a fine first goal for new club Vissel Kobe, Andres Iniesta backed that up with another magical strike against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J League.

Andres Iniesta’s stunning equaliser earned Vissel Kobe a 1-1 draw against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J League.

Fernando Torres ends speculation of his next club as he announces he’ll be joining J.League side Sagan Tosu.
Fernando Torres scored his first goal in Japanese football as Sagan Tosu defeated Andres Iniesta’s Vissel Kobe on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Emperors Cup.
The match marked the first time the Spaniards have met since moving to the J.League this summer.
Torres and Iniesta both started the match on the substitutes bench before being introduced in the second half.
By that stage Sagan Tosu were already two goals to the good but there was still time left for Torres, who has struggled…

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FC Tokyo to hire Andres Iniesta impersonator with Vissel Kobe star set to miss game

While Andres Iniesta may have moved on from Barcelona, new signing Arthur discusses how he hopes to emulate his habits and successes. FC Tokyo are reportedly set to bring in an impersonator of Vissel Kobe star Andres Iniesta, who is likely to miss the clubs’ meeting at the Ajinomoto Stadium on Sunday.
Iniesta arrived in Japan from Barcelona last month but, after two J-League appearances against Shonan Bellmare and Kashiwa Reysol, has returned to Spain for a brief visit.
“Iniesta has made a quick trip back to Spain to pick up his family and bring them to Japan,” Vissel Kobe business director Masayuki Mori told ESPN FC. “He will…

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Andres Iniesta, Fernando Torres make J-League debuts – but both lose

While Andres Iniesta may have moved on from Barcelona, new signing Arthur discusses how he hopes to emulate his habits and successes.

Free-Kick: Iniesta bids farewell as hose curse strikes Spain, while Neymar and Lukaku hope to step up

Fernando Torres ends speculation of his next club as he announces he’ll be joining J.League side Sagan Tosu.
Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres made their much-anticipated debuts in Japanese football on Sunday — but both ended up on the losing side.
The Spanish pair recently joined J-League teams following illustrious careers in Europe.
We carried the goal threat and led the game, but it wasn’t enough. Amazed with the atmosphere by our fans. Let’s keep on fighting together! / Pusimos las ocasiones y el juego, pero no fue suficiente. Encantado del ambiente creado por nuestra gente. A seguir luchando todos juntos! pic.twitter.com/VDBkgrT2pr— Fernando Torres (@Torres) July 22, 2018

Iniesta’s signing for Vissel Kobe has been met with understandable excitement in Japan and the home crowd were given their first sight of the former Barcelona great when he came on as a second-half substitute against Shonan Bellmare.
Iniesta, in his first appearance since…

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Ex-Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta hints that he’s joining Japan’s Vissel Kobe

Spanish champions Barcelona ended their campaign with a 1-0 home win over Real Sociedad and paid an emotional farewell to departing captain Andres Iniesta.

After Andres Iniesta’s last game for Barca, the FC crew assess his place among Spain’s greats and whether he can go out on top at the World Cup.
Andres Iniesta has hinted that he’s set to join Japanese side Vissel Kobe.
The 34-year-old playmaker left Barcelona at the end of the Spanish season after more than 20 years at the club and sources told ESPN’s Jordi Blanco last month that he would sign with J1 League club.
Iniesta wrote on Instagram on Wednesday: “Heading to my new home, with my friend @hiroshi.mikitani.”
In the accompanying picture, Iniesta is shown on an aeroplane locking hands with Hiroshi Mikitani, who owns Vissel…

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Thai ace Theerathon Bunmathan gets Vissel Kobe loan deal in J.League

John Wilkinson and Jason Dasey speak on Jay Bothroyd and Chanathip Songkrasin helping Consadole Sapporo avoid relegation.

Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson break down the keys to Buriram United’s success atop the Thai Premier League table.
Muang Thong United utility player Theerathon Bunmathan will become the latest Thailand international to head to Japan after sealing a one-year loan deal with J.League side Vissel Kobe where Germany star Lukas Podolksi plies his trade.
Theerathon follows Muang Thong teammates Chanathip Songkrasin and Teerasil Dangda, who will be on loan at Consadole Sapporo and Sanfrecce Hiroshima respectively in 2018.
The 27-year-old joins former Bayern Munich and Arsenal striker Podolski for the 2018 season as…

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Thai star Theerathon Bunmathan keen on Vissel Kobe move

Theerathon Bunmathan said he is excited by reports he is a target for Vissel Kobe.
Thailand’s Theerathon Bunmathan has said it would be a dream to become the latest Muangthong United star to swap the Thai League for the J.League after Vissel Kobe reportedly started negotiations to take the player to Japan.
Theerathon, who can play at left-back or on the left or centre of midfield, has been targeted by Vissel following loan deals for Chanathip Songkrasin at Consadole Sapporo and Teerasil Dangda at Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
“It’s very exciting to hear that Vissel Kobe are interested…

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