Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:00
The most expensive of the 12 stadiums built or revamped for the 2014 World Cup has a leaking roof less than eight months after it was finished, the stadium`s operators said on Tuesday.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 10:16
Political banners and a military flag displayed at a football match between South Korea and Japan have dragged top government officials from both countries into a diplomatic spat.
Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 09:20
An incredible clash at the Itaipava Arena Pernambuco saw Italy book their place in the Confederations Cup semi-finals with a 4-3 defeat of Japan, who were eliminated from the tournament in heartbreaking fashion.
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 09:45
Brazil got their Confederations Cup title defence off to the perfect start with a thrilling 3-0 victory against Japan in Brasilia.
Last Updated: Saturday, December 15, 2012, 12:18
Brazilian international starlet Neymar believes Corinthians can upset Chelsea in the final of the World Club Championship Sunday in Yokahoma, Japan.
Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 12:24
The Indian U-14 team was held to a 1-1 draw by Japan Football Association Academy One side in the U-14 SAARC Tournament being held in Shizuka, Japan.
Last Updated: Monday, July 2, 2012, 11:59
Ryo Miyaichi was among several unexpected omissions on Monday as the Japan Football Association announced their selections for the 2012 London Olympics.
Last Updated: Thursday, August 4, 2011, 23:40
Former Japan defender Naoki Matsuda died in hospital on Thursday, two days after collapsing during training from a suspected heart attack. He was 34.
Last Updated: Sunday, July 10, 2011, 12:59
Japan knocked two-time defending champion Germany out of the Women`s World Cup on Saturday, advancing to the semifinals.
Last Updated: Monday, June 27, 2011, 21:11
Japan got their women`s World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a 2-1 victory over Group B rivals New Zealand.
Last Updated: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 22:21
Japan`s veteran captain Homare Sawa feels that the time is right to bring Japanese football to the next level by winning the Women`s World Cup title.
Last Updated: Friday, January 14, 2011, 10:10
Ten-man Japan struggled past Syria 2-1 in a high-octane and controversial Asian Cup group match to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.
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