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Tag: Japan

Can Japan rise to the challenge in Brazil?

Can Japan rise to the challenge in Brazil?

June 6, 2014 by Andy Harte

Andy Harte looks at Japan, who face a tough task to get out of their World Cup group.

Moyes rolls the dice with Mata signing

Moyes rolls the dice with Mata signing

January 28, 2014 by Matthew Coyle

Matthew Coyle discusses the importance of Juan Mata’s transfer for the Manchester United boss.

What we've learned and what to look for after the opening Confederations Cup matches

What we’ve learned and what to look for after the opening Confederations Cup matches

June 18, 2013 by Alex Richards

Alex Richards on the first lot of Confederations Cup games.

Olympic football hotting up

Olympic football hotting up

August 1, 2012 by Ger McCarthy

Ger McCarthy reviews a weekend of shocks in the Olympic men’s football tournament and predicts who will progress to the knockout stages.

Shinji Kagawa: More than just a marketing tool

Shinji Kagawa: More than just a marketing tool

June 8, 2012 by James Hunt

James Hunt believes that the acquisition of Shinji Kagawa by Manchester United will be more important on the pitch than off it.

Vegalta Sendai: Triumph through adversity

Vegalta Sendai: Triumph through adversity

March 12, 2012 by Adam McDaid

Adam McDaid looks at how Japan’s Vegalta Sendai FC have bounced back from last years tsunami that wiped out a large part of the region.

The Growing Asian Impact on Bundesliga

The Growing Asian Impact on Bundesliga

May 30, 2011 by Ross Dunbar

Ross Dunbar looks at the influx of Asian players into the Bundesliga and the influence that they have had on their respective sides.

Asian Cup Final Preview

Asian Cup Final Preview

January 28, 2011 by Neil Sherwin

Australia and Japan go head to head in the latest instalment of a long standing rivalry when they do battle in the 2011 Asian Cup Final in Qatar.

The beckoning of history in south-east Asian football

The beckoning of history in south-east Asian football

December 27, 2010 by Terence Ong

In his first article for BackPageFootball.com, Terence Ong fills us in on the latest from the ASEAN Football Championships.

One 2 Watch: Shinji Kagawa

One 2 Watch: Shinji Kagawa

September 21, 2010 by Neil Sherwin

BackPageFootball looks at another up and coming young gun who is currently setting the Bundesliga alight.

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