Shunsuke Nakamura Celtic legend to assist Japan World Cup coaching team
Former Celtic free-kick maestro Shunsuke Nakamura will join Japan's World Cup coaching staff, the Japan Football Association said on Thursday.
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Ex Japan international and AC Milan midfielder Honda returns to action at 39 for FC Jurong
Former AC Milan and Japan star Keisuke Honda said he wanted to set a new record after signing for a Singapore club on Friday to resume his colourful playing career aged 39.
Sam Kerr describes Asian Cup as positive despite major chance overlooked
ustralia captain Sam Kerr said their defeat by Japan in last month's Asian Cup final was bitterly disappointing but the experience would stand the Matildas in good stead for next year's Women's Wo…
Japanese FA dismisses Danish coach Nielsen for insufficient drive despite Asian Cup triumph
Danish coach Nils Nilsen was axed for being 'a little too lax, a little too soft' despite leading the Japanese women to the Asian Cup title two weeks ago, says Women's national team director, Norio S…
Football-Australia and Japan Women's Sides Claim AFC Overlooks Pay Disparity Issues
Women's Asian Cup finalists Australia and Japan said on Thursday the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had ignored an invitation to address gender pay inequality before the record-breaking tourname…
Nielsen departs as coach of Japan women's team shortly after Asian Cup triumph
Nils Nielsen has stepped down as head coach of the Japanese women's team, the country's football association (JFA) said on Thursday, less than two weeks after the Dane guided them to the Women's …
Marc Guehi encourages England to remain united post World Cup loss against Japan
Marc Guehi said England needed to "stick together" after Tuesday's World Cup warm-up defeat by Japan.
Tuchel Calls for Composure After England Loss to Japan Prior to World Cup
Thomas Tuchel called for "perspective" as the England boss insisted Tuesday's woeful 1-0 defeat against Japan was a valuable lesson on the road to the World Cup.
England suffer lacklustre loss to Japan in last warm-up game before World Cup squad reveal
Kaoru Mitoma’s 23rd-minute goal condemned England to their first-ever defeat by an Asian country, as Japan stretched their winning run to five matches with a deserved 1-0 victory at a sold-out Wemble…
EXCLUSIVE: Benie Traore views Scotland match as distinct test compared to South Korea clash
FC Basel star Benie Traore has said Ivory Coast will approach their game against Scotland with a different mindset, despite their strong performance against South Korea national team.