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Tag: Japan

Copa América preview - Group C

Copa América preview – Group C

June 15, 2019 by Robert Barter

Uruguay are one of the favourites for this year’s Copa America but they will need to come through a tricky group to make the knockout phase.

Due for a few changes, the Copa America begins this month

Due for a few changes, the Copa America begins this month

June 10, 2019 by Andrew Smith

The Copa America kicks off in just a few days so Andrew Smith gives us the rundown on what to expect from the tournament in Brazil.

Five promising 2018 World Cup wonderkids you’ve never heard of

Five promising 2018 World Cup wonderkids you’ve never heard of

May 17, 2018 by Joe Moon

Joe Moon takes a look at five young stars set to showcase their talents on the biggest stage at this summer’s World Cup.

Russian show trial hitting World Cup fever

Russian show trial hitting World Cup fever

April 17, 2018 by Alan Moore

Following the weeks where diplomatic tensions between Russia and ‘the West’ deteriorated further, Alan Moore reflects on what it means for this summer’s World Cup.

The roots of Russian football racism - Part Two

The roots of Russian football racism – Part Two

February 2, 2016 by Alan Moore

In the concluding part of his report, Alan Moore discusses the roots of racism in Russian football.

World Cup 2018 - peace at last

World Cup 2018 – peace at last

January 16, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses the current state of play for the 2018 World Cup which will be held in Russia.

The “Kamikaze” – a forgotten tale of the Japanese attack

The “Kamikaze” – a forgotten tale of the Japanese attack

November 9, 2015 by Sarthak Kumar

Sarthak Kumar delves into the depths of time, when the Japanese football team, having no international prestige, started building one in Berlin.

Jay Bothroyd - Following in Lineker's footsteps

Jay Bothroyd – Following in Lineker’s footsteps

February 12, 2015 by Rich Lloyd

Can Jay Bothroyd perform better than the England great in the Land of the Rising Sun?

Mike Havenaar - What next for the Japanese giant?

Mike Havenaar – What next for the Japanese giant?

February 9, 2015 by Rich Lloyd

Rich Lloyd looks at striker Mike Havenaar who is currently available as a free agent.

Shinji Okazaki - Japan's goal scoring star

Shinji Okazaki – Japan’s goal scoring star

June 9, 2014 by Back Page Football

Andy Harte looks at Shinji Okazaki who could have a big say in how far Japan progress at the World Cup.

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