J League

Omiya Ardija Yoshito Okubo's hat-trick helped J-League high-flyers Kawasaki Frontale bring Omiya Ardija's mini-revival to an abrupt end on Tuesday.

Vegalta Sendai Vegalta Sendai clambered out of the J-League relegation zone with a 1-0 win at Cerezo Osaka on Saturday to make it third victories in a row.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Former Spain striker Fernando Torres struck in an Emperor's Cup clash with Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds were unable to put pressure on J-League leaders Sagan Tosu as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka will aim to maintain their momentum on Saturday as they look to reel in Urawa Reds in the J-League.

Mitch Nichols Melbourne Victory have knocked back an offer from Japanese club Cerezo Osaka for star forward Mitch Nichols.

Yoshinori Muto Jose Mourinho refused to be drawn on rumours that Chelsea have made a bid for Yoshinori Muto and insists the club would never sign a player purely for commercial reasons.

Urawa Reds J.League club Urawa Red Diamonds have expressed their regret at a racist banner being displayed during their clash with Sagan Tosu on Saturday.

Kawasaki Frontale Kawasaki Frontale closed the gap on second-placed Sagan Tosu in the J-League with a hard-fought 1-0 away win on Wednesday.

Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers travel to Sagan Tosu in a top-of-the-table J.League clash on Saturday as four teams look to stay unbeaten.