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Kawasaki Frontale booked their place in the AFC Champions League Elite semi-finals on Sunday, Yasuto Wakizaka striking the decisive goal in extra time to secure a 3-2 win over Al Sadd SC of Qatar.Erison and Marcinho had twice given Kawasaki-F the lead during regular time, and although Shigetoshi Hasebe’s side were pegged back on each occasion by Paulo Otavi…

Yokohama F･Marinos’ AFC Champions League Elite adventure ended at the quarter-final stage on Saturday, as they fell to a 4-1 defeat to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Club in Jeddah.A Jhon Duran brace plus goals from Sadio Mane and Ronaldo put Al-Nassr 4-0 up, and although substitute Kota Watanabe pulled one back for Yokohama F･M early in the second half it wa…

Kashiwa Reysol have still lost just once and Albirex Niigata have still won just once after the pair drew 1-1 in Saturday’s sole game in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE.Hosts Kashiwa came into the contest unbeaten in six games and in amongst the chasing pack at the top of the table while Niigata were looking to move themselves up from 19th place, and it was…

Kyoto Sanga F.C., Kashima Antlers, and Urawa Reds all continued their recent strong form in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE on Friday night, picking up wins to keep themselves nestled at the top of the table.Kyoto remain in first place on 24 points after they beat a spirited Yokohama FC 2-1 at SANGA STADIUM by KYOCERA.Taichi Hara gave Kyoto the lead with a …

The 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE season remains an incredibly closely-fought contest, with the top 11 teams separated by just four points after the conclusion of Match Week 11 on Sunday.Kashiwa Reysol lifted themselves up into second place, only one point behind leaders Kyoto Sanga F.C., after Yuki Kakita’s solitary strike in the 48th minute made sure of a 1…

Kyoto Sanga F.C. climbed to the top of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE table as Match Week 11 got underway on Saturday, coming from a goal down to beat Albirex Niigata 2-1 at DENKA BIG SWAN STADIUM.Ken Yamura gave Niigata the lead from the penalty spot in the 19th minute - confidently stroking his fourth goal of the season beyond the despairing dive of Kyot…

The 2025 J.LEAGUE YBC Levain CUP 2nd Round concluded on Wednesday, and there was another shock as 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J2 LEAGUE side Kataller Toyama knocked out Nagoya Grampus of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.The opening 90 minutes at Toyama Stadium ended scoreless as neither team were able to find a way through, but Toyama…

There were goals galore in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE on Wednesday night, as one fixture from Match Week 20 and two from Match Week 12 were played out.Kyoto Sanga F.C. missed out on the opportunity to move to the top of the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE rankings, as they lost 2-1 away to Urawa Reds in their Match Week 20 clash at Saitama Stadium 2002.Yusuke M…

Following the results of the 2025 J.LEAGUE YBC Levain CUP 2nd Round held today, kickoff times and venues for the 3rd Round have been decided as follows.

Match Week 10 of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE season concluded on Sunday, with Urawa Reds defeating FC Machida Zelvia 2-0 and Albirex Niigata and Yokohama FC playing out a scoreless draw.Centre-back Marius Hoibraten got Urawa up and running in the 15th minute at Japan National Stadium, the Norwegian expertly guiding home a low ball into the box from Math…

Avispa Fukuoka soared to the summit of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE table on Saturday, coming from a goal down to beat Yokohama F･Marinos 2-1.Yokohama F･M took the lead in the 11th minute through Daiya Tono, but Kazuki Fujimoto equalised with a superb effort from range eight minutes before half time and Tomoya Miki was on hand to tuck home the winner for…

A late intervention from substitute Kosuke Kinoshita earned Kashiwa Reysol a 1-1 draw against FC TOKYO on Friday night, as Match Week 10 of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE got underway in explosive style.There were also fireworks ahead of kick off at Japan National Stadium, and as the rain fell steadily during the first half both teams acquitted themselves …

The 2025 J.LEAGUE YBC Levain CUP 2nd Round saw another pair of MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE teams knocked out on Wednesday, as Jubilo Iwata came from behind to beat Shizuoka rivals Shimizu S-Pulse 2-1 and Renofa Yamaguchi FC stunned Kashima Antlers 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.Iwata found themselves a goal down after just 21 seconds after Ahmed Ahm…

Kawasaki Frontale and Yokohama F･Marinos played out an incredible 3-3 draw on Wednesday night, earning a point apiece and producing drama galore for the 21,478 fans in attendance at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu.Kawasaki-F had lost just once coming into the game while Yokohama F･M had only previously picked up one victory in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LE…

J.League will hold the MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE WORLD CHALLENGE 2025 presented by The Nippon Foundation on Wednesday, July 30th between Yokohama F･Marinos and Liverpool FC of the Premier League.MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE WORLD CHALLENGE 2025 will be held with special support from J.League title partner Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company.This competition will allow…

Following the results of the 2025 J.LEAGUE YBC Levain CUP 1st Round held today, fixture, kickoff time and venue for the 2nd Round (Match No.38) has been decided as following.

Kashima Antlers’ remarkable 27-game run without a home defeat was brought to an end in dramatic style in Match Week 9 of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE season, as Kyoto Sanga F.C. dealt Toru Oniki’s side a 4-3 defeat.A Leo Ceara brace sent Kashima in 2-0 up at the break at Kashima Soccer Stadium, but Masaya Okugawa pulled one back for Kyoto in the 61st min…

Kashima Antlers were dealt their first defeat since the opening day of the season in Match Week 8 of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE, going down 1-0 away to Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Wednesday.Naoki Maeda scored the only goal of the game for Hiroshima in his first start since signing from Urawa Reds, converting from inside the six-yard box in the 22nd minute.M…

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Leandro Domingues, who played for Kashiwa Reysol, Nagoya Grampus and Yokohama FC from 2010 to 2020. We would like to express our deepest condolences.Here is the comment of J.League Chairman Yoshikazu NONOMURA.“I was very surprised to hear of Mr. Leandro Domingues’s passing and I am truly sorry for his los…

Kashima Antlers extended their lead at the top of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE table to three points on Saturday, beating reigning champions Vissel Kobe 1-0 thanks to Leo Ceara’s 33rd-minute strike.The Brazilian's sixth goal of the season ensured Kashima were the only top seven team heading into Match Week 7 to claim victory this weekend.Kawasaki Fr…