Soccer
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At 58, the World’s Oldest Professional Soccer Player Says He Is Only Getting Better with Age
TOKYO (AP) — Kazuyoshi Miura, the Japanese soccer player they call "King Kazu," says he's only ge...
January 10, 2026
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‘King Kazu’ Joins J3’s Fukushima United FC on Loan; 58-Year-Old Kazuyoshi Miura Returns to J.League for 1st time in 5 Years in 2026
Former Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura announced he will join J3 club Fukushima United FC on ...
December 30, 2025
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‘King Kazu’ Determined to Rebound, Return for 41st Season
Having just completed his 40th season as a professional soccer player that was hampered by injuri...
December 26, 2025
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Doan Solo Fires Frankfurt past Augsburg
BERLIN (AFP-Jiji) — A brilliant solo goal from Ritsu Doan took Eintracht Frankfurt to a hard-foug...
December 14, 2025
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World Cup Champion Spain Widens Lead over No. 2 United States in FIFA Women’s Rankings
ZURICH (AP) — Women’s World Cup champion Spain widened its points lead atop the FIFA rankings Thu...
December 12, 2025
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Messi’s Double Assist Inspires Inter Miami to Maiden MLS Cup Title
FORT LAUDERDALE, United States, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Inter Miami secured their first MLS Cup crown o...
December 7, 2025
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Kashima Antlers Clinch 9th J.League Title; Kashiwa Finishes 1 Point Behind Despite Win
Kashima Antlers clinched a record-extending ninth J.League top division title with a 2-1 win over...
December 6, 2025
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Japan to Face Netherlands, Tunisia in 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F; Other Opponent to Be Decided in March Playoffs
WASHINGTON — Japan will face the Netherlands, ranked No. 7 in the world, in its opening match of ...
December 6, 2025
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Mexico to Kick Off 2026 World Cup against South Africa, Japan to Face Off against Netherlands, Tunisia, Playoff Winner
WASHINGTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico...
December 6, 2025
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NHK, Nippon TV and Fuji TV to Broadcast 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches
NHK, Nippon TV and Fuji TV announced on Thursday that the three networks will broadcast the 2026 ...
December 5, 2025
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Flamengo Beat Palmeiras 1-0 To Win 4th Copa Libertadores Title
LIMA — Flamengo secured their fourth Copa Libertadores title with a 1-0 victory over Palmeiras at...
November 30, 2025
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Japan Emperor’s Cup: Machida Wins for 1st Time with 3-1 Victory Over Kobe (Update 1)
Machida Zelvia won their first-ever JFA Emperor’s Cup, beating Vissel Kobe 3-1 at National Stadiu...
November 22, 2025
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Soccer-Croatia Secure World Cup Spot with Win over Faroe Islands
RIJEKA, Croatia, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Croatia completed a 3-1 comeback win over the Faroe Islands a...
November 15, 2025
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Dōan Fires Eintracht Frankfurt to 1-0 Derby Win over Mainz in Bundesliga
BERLIN (AP) — Japan star Ritsu Dōan scored late as Eintracht Frankfurt beat Mainz 1-0 in their Bu...
November 10, 2025
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David Beckham Knighted for Services to Sport and Charity
LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - David Beckham, one of Britain's most celebrated soccer players, was kni...
November 5, 2025
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