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Belarus A superb first-half strike from midfielder Jan Tigorev gave Belarus a 1-0 friendly win over Japan on Tuesday.

Thibaut Courtois Belgium have to get through a possible quarter-final with Brazil first, but Thibaut Courtois has already revealed his dream final.

Japan After making a winning start under Vahid Halilhodzic, Japan will look to add another victory when they host Uzbekistan in a friendly on Tuesday.

Shinji Okazaki Afghanistan are unlikely to cause Japan too many problems in World Cup qualifying.

Alberto Zaccheroni Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni said physical conditioning is paramount in the lead up to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Keisuke Honda Tuesday's international friendly will see Iran host four-time Asian Cup champions Japan in Tehran.

Keisuke Honda Moussa Wague and Keisuke Honda etched their names into the World Cup history books in Senegal's thrilling draw with Japan.

Didier Drogba Ivory Coast coach Sabri Lamouchi hailed the impact of Didier Drogba after his team's come-from-behind 2-1 win over Japan.

Xavier Hernández Creus Xavi correctly predicted that Qatar would win the Asian Cup to the delight of coach and compatriot Felix Sanchez.

Genki Haraguchi Genki Haraguchi's controversial penalty was enough to give Japan a 1-0 win over Oman at the Asian Cup on Sunday.