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Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

Who exactly is Riku Handa? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

Riku Handa, a 24-year-old Gamba Osaka right-back, has impressed in Japan's 100 Year Vision League despite being a reliable defender rather than a flashy player.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Japan replace draws with shootouts and hope to avoid paying World Cup penalty

Cynics may say it is no coincidence the J.League has introduced penalty shootouts to replace draws just before the World Cup. Japan have identified the quarter-finals as the target this summer after failing to progress past the last 16 on three of the past four occasions, with two of those disappointments coming after failures from the spot. The 2022 tournament was the worst, with the Samurai Blue, who should have seen off Croatia during normal time, losing the shootout 3-1 in dismal fashion.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Japanese legend Kazuyoshi Miura to continue professional career at 58

Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, signed with Fukushima United FC and will continue playing professionally for another season.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 months ago

On The Ground in Japan: FourFourTwo head East to experience J.LEAGUE

Urawa Reds supporters create intense, passionate, and highly organized matchday atmospheres that remain peaceful and communal, distinct from European 'Ultras' stereotypes.
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