All posts tagged "Andres Iniesta"

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  Soccer

  / 4 months ago

  OBITUARY | Hiroshi Kagawa (1924-2024), the World's Oldest Soccer Journalist

  In 2015, Hiroshi Kagawa received the FIFA Presidential Award in recognition of his remarkable achievement of covering 10 World Cups, starting...

  By JAPAN Forward
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  Features

  / 8 months ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] A Trio of Japanese Athletes Included on ESPN's Top 100 List

  Ichiro Suzuki, Shohei Ohtani and Kohei Uchimura are among the names on the sports media giant's global list of best pro...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 2 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yuya Osako and Anderson Lopes Flourishing in the J.League

  Sparked by the veteran playmakers, who are the top two scorers in the J.League, Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F. Marinos are...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 2 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shunsuke Izumiya Triumphs in Diamond League Debut

  Shunsuke Izumiya holds off Swiss opponent Jason Joseph by 0.01 seconds in the men's 110-meter hurdles in the Athletissima meet in...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 2 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yoshihito Nishioka Advances to French Open Fourth Round for the First Time

  After dropping the first set, Nishioka maintained his focus and rallied past his opponent at the French Open to reach the...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 2 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Urawa Reds Win Asian Champions League Title

  An own goal by Al-Hilal's Andre Carrillo gave the Urawa Reds the victory in the second leg of the ACL final....

  By Ed Odeven
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  Soccer

  / 3 years ago

  Urawa Reds Advance to Asian Champions League Semifinals

  The Reds, who were tournament runners-up in 2019, jumped out to a 2-0 lead by halftime against Thai opponent BG Pathum...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 3 years ago

  [ODDS and EVENS] Love of Competition Fuels Andres Iniesta’s Passion for Soccer

  The 2010 World Cup hero enjoys inspiring his Vissel Kobe teammates and passing on his knowledge of the game to children.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Japan Sports Notebook

  / 4 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Antlers End Marinos’ 11-Match Unbeaten Streak

  ~~ Since the J. League's inception in 1993, the Kashima Antlers and Yokohama F. Marinos have occupied significant spots in its...

  By Ed Odeven