J1 League

Shinji Okazaki Yoshinori Muto needs to toughen up and improve his decision making if he is to replace Shinji Okazaki at Mainz.

Gaku Shibasaki The man who scored twice against Real Madrid in the Club World Cup final has joined Tenerife in Segunda Division.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Tackling a new challenge alongside old friend Andres Iniesta was key in persuading David Villa to join J.League club Vissel Kobe.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F Marinos will look to build on their impressive 3-0 triumph over Urawa Reds, when they travel to Omiya Ardija on Saturday.

Albirex Niigata Kawasaki Frontale kept up their fine recent form on Sunday, condemning Tokushima Vortis to a sixth consecutive top-flight defeat.

Albirex Niigata Susumu Watanabe made a dream start to his reign as Vegalta Sendai coach by masterminding a 2-0 J.League win at Yokohoma F. Marinos.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos took back the J.League lead with a 3-0 win over title rivals Urawa Reds at the Nissan Stadium on Wednesday.

Yokohama F Marinos Sanfrecce Hiroshima regained top spot in the J.League after rivals Yokohama F. Marinos were beaten 2-1 by Kashima Antlers away from home.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Vissel Kobe fans were given their first sighting of Andres Iniesta as 8,000 supporters flocked to the Barcelona great's presentation.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Vissel Kobe went in front against Jubilo Iwata when Lukas Podolski and Andres Iniesta combined for a stunning goal.