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Kagawa keen to prove a point with Japan
Shinji Kagawa Shinji Kagawa has urged his Japan team-mates to show their quality at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Kagawa not out to impress Van Gaal at World Cup
Shinji Kagawa Shinji Kagawa is focused on performing for Japan at the FIFA World Cup rather than impressing new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.
Van Persie withdraws from Netherlands squad
Robin van Persie Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad with toe and groin injuries.
Kagawa frustrated by lack of playing time
Shinji Kagawa Shinji Kagawa has expressed his desire for more first-team action at Manchester United after suffering back-to-back defeats with Japan.
World Cup 2018: Griezmann v Messi, Ronaldo v Godin - A guide to last-16 ties
Diego Godín Leal France v Argentina and Uruguay v Portugal are arguably the pick of the round of 16 at Russia 2018.
Asian Cup Preview: Japan v Jordan
Japan Japan want better officiating in their Asian Cup clash with Jordan in Melbourne on Tuesday as they look to advance to the last eight.
Japan 1 United Arab Emirates 2: Khalil at the double as controversy denies hosts
Keisuke Honda Japan were aggrieved as the officials denied Takuma Asano an equaliser after Ahmed Khalil's brace gave UAE a priceless qualifying win.
