All posts tagged "Fifa World Cup"
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Soccer
/ 7 days agoOBITUARY | 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...
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Features
/ 3 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Skateboarding Success for Japan as Sora Shirai Headlines in Tokyo
At the Street League Skateboarding tour stop in Tokyo, Japanese competitors collected four of the six trophies that were up for...
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Features
/ 8 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Makoto Hasebe, 40, Leaves Big Impact on the German Bundesliga
Former Samurai Blue captain Makoto Hasebe spent the bulk of his pro soccer career in Germany, earning the respect of his...
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Features
/ 9 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Tsuneyasu Miyamoto Brings Valuable Experience to New Role as JFA President
With a determined commitment to elevate all facets of soccer in Japan, Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said it will require a collective effort...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] 2022's Defining Sports Highlights for Japan
A trio of Beijing Olympic gold medals, Roki Sasaki's perfect game and boxer Naoya Inoue's success were among 2022's defining sports...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Veteran Hurler Chihiro Kaneko Announces Retirement
Chihiro Kaneko, who led the Pacific League in wins in 2010 and 2014, is set to begin his coaching career with...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For A Realistic Chance in FIFA World Cup, Japan Needs More Goal Scorers
In four games at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the Samurai Blue could manage just five goals. That is generally...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoNotes On The FIFA World Cup So Far And Predicting The Rest Of The Way
There's been plenty of excitement in Qatar so far, but how will the rest of the 2022 FIFA World Cup play...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoCroatia Ends Japan's Unforgettable Run at the FIFA World Cup In a Penalty Shootout
After stunning upsets of Germany and Spain in Group E at the FIFA World Cup, the Samurai Blue were eliminated in...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kei Nishikori Aims to Launch Comeback in February at Delray Beach Open
After missing the entire 2022 season following hip surgery, Kei Nishikori is expected to return to competition after the Australian Open.
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoTest Your Knowledge of Japan's History at the FIFA World Cup
Since its debut in 1998, Japan has competed at the FIFA World Cup seven times. As a result, there are plenty...
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Soccer
/ 2 years agoJapan Stuns 2010 World Cup Champion Spain to Reach Knockout Stage
Second-half goals from Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka gave the Samurai Blue a historic win in their final World Cup Group...
