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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.
Japan goalkeeper Kawashima set for Dundee United switch
Eiji Kawashima Dundee United have had to wait to get their hands on Eiji Kawashima, but the Japan goalkeeper is finally set to join them.
Santos gives Greece 'every chance' of qualifying
Fernando Santos Greece coach Fernando Santos believes his side have "every chance" of qualifying from Group C at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
International Friendlies Wrap: Spain stunned
South Africa Spain lost at the scene of their 2010 FIFA World Cup final triumph on Tuesday after a shock 1-0 defeat to South Africa.
China v Japan: Hosts not giving up on East Asian Cup title
Vahid Halilhodžić Host nation China remain in contention to win the sixth edition of the East Asian Cup heading into the final set of fixtures.
Zaccheroni bullish on Japan chances
Alberto Zaccheroni Alberto Zaccheroni said he is not losing sleep over external expectations ahead of Japan's opening FIFA World Cup game against Ivory Coast.
Aguirre relieved to come through Iraq test
Javier Aguirre Coach Javier Aguirre was relieved to collect three points after witnessing Japan spurn several chances in their 1-0 Asian Cup win over Iraq.
How former Bayern recruit Usami is making up for lost time back home
FFTASIA50 After being starved of playing time with German giants Bayern Munich, Cronan Yu reveals how Japan’s Takashi Usami is finding his form on local shores once again...
