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The J League Is At A Good Level – Torres

David Folami — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:19:08 +0000

Fernando Torres may still be seeking a first goal in Japan but the Spanish striker is encouraged by the upturn in Sagan Tosu’s results since he arrived in July. The latest result was a fine 0-0 draw at the home of title-chasing Kawasaki Frontale on Wednesday that took Tosu, with just 17 goals in 22 [...]

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#Football: Japan captain Makoto Hasebe signs for Eintracht Frankfurt

Ade Adewale — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:04:03 +0000

Japan captain Makoto Hasebe will stay in the Bundesliga following the World Cup after signing a two-year contract on Monday to join Eintracht Frankfurt from relegated Nuremberg. The 30-year-old joined Germany's top-flight in 2007/08 from J-League side…

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Manchester City to invest in J-League’s Yokohama Marinos

Ade Adewale — Wed, 21 May 2014 06:52:53 +0000

Manchester City's holding company, City Football Group (CFG), will become a minority shareholder in Yokohama F. Marinos in the first significant foreign investment in a J-League club, officials said Tuesday. Nissan Motor Co., the main shareholder, said…

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‘Japanese only’ banner turns spotlight on racism

Ade Adewale — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:14:35 +0000

Japan's J-League is one of the safest and most welcoming football leagues but a furore over a "Japanese only" banner directed at foreign fans has caused deep embarrassment and highlighted questionable attitudes to race. Urawa will host Shimizu S-Pulse…

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