Soccer
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Japanese Soccer “Genius” Shinji Ono, 44, to End Career
TOKYO, Sept. 27 (Jiji Press) — Japanese soccer “genius” Shinji Ono, who played for the Japanese nati...
September 28, 2023
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De Zerbi’s Double Substitution Leads Brighton to 3-1 Win over Bournemouth with Kaoru Mitoma Brace
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Roberto De Zerbi's inspired double substitution helped Brighton come from b...
September 25, 2023
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Japan’s Keito Nakamura Strikes Twice as High-Scoring Samurai Blue Bests Turkey in International Soccer Friendly in Belgium
GENK, Belgium — A potential weapon has emerged for Japan’s potent attack as Keito Nakamura scored tw...
September 13, 2023
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Hansi Flick Out as Germany Coach after 4-1 Loss to Japan Ahead of Hosting European Championship
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Germany removed Hansi Flick as coach of the men’s national soccer team o...
September 11, 2023
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Rubiales Resigns as Spain’s Soccer President 3 Weeks after Kissing Player at Women’s World Cup Final
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, finally ...
September 11, 2023
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Japan ‘Need to Improve’ Despite Big Win over Germany
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu watched his side achieve a stunning 4-1 win over Germany on Saturday and...
September 10, 2023
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Mata Targets J.League Title after Joining Vissel Kobe
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Former Manchester United and Spain midfielder Juan Mata set his sights on winning...
September 3, 2023
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Spain Soccer Head won’t Resign for Kissing Player at World Cup. Team won’t Play until He Goes
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Less than a week after winning the Women’s World Cup, Spain’s national team ...
August 26, 2023
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Takumi Minamino Inspires Monaco; Lens Unveil Record Buy Elye Wahi
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — Lens presented club record signing Elye Wahi ahead of their 1-1 draw with Rennes ...
August 22, 2023
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Former Italy Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon Retires from Soccer at Age 45
PARMA, Italy (AP) — At age 45 and after a career that included a World Cup title with Italy, a long ...
August 3, 2023
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Saudi Arabian Soccer Team Al-Hilal Makes Record $332 Million Bid for France Striker Kylian Mbappe
SYDNEY (AP) — After missing out on Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal made a record 30...
July 25, 2023
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Iniesta Bids Emotional Farewell to Kobe Fans after Final Match
KOBE — Spanish superstar Andres Iniesta played his final game for Vissel Kobe on Saturday night, th...
July 2, 2023
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Statue of Former Head Coach of Japanese National Soccer Team Ivica Osim Unveiled in Chiba City
CHIBA — A statue of the late Ivica Osim, who served as the manager of professional soccer club JEF ...
June 26, 2023
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Kaoru Mitoma lifts Samurai Blue over Peru
OSAKA (AFP-Jiji) — Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu said his players could take confidence from Tues...
June 21, 2023
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Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Late Winner in Record 200th Game for Portugal
BERLIN (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men’s player to make 200 international appearances ...
June 21, 2023
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