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Japan have already been labeled as one of the surprises of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after their victory against four-time champions Germany stunned pundits worldwide and put them in a terrific position to advance out of Group E.Now, the Samurai Blue will look to do just that when they face off against Costa Rica on Sunday at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, where a wi…

A Japan national team of entirely J.League players, past and present, produced one of the shocks of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, defeating four-time champions Germany, 2-1, in their Group E opener.Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano came off the bench and scored to lead the Samurai Blue to a comeback victory on a legendary day for Japanese football.Manager…

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is finally here and Japan are ready to step onto football's biggest stage when they kick off their tournament against Germany on Wednesday.This Samurai Blue side reached Qatar after a slow start in qualifying, going undefeated over their final seven matches to secure a seventh consecutive World Cup berth.After a successful serie…

Diego Forlán had a long and decorated career that included stints at mega clubs like Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Inter, but the pinnacle of his career undoubtedly came at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.Playing for Uruguay, Forlán was spectacular in South Africa. His long-range efforts became the stuff of legends as he scored from distance throughout the…

The 2002 FIFA World Cup brought the eyes of the globe to Asian football. The global game's biggest teams and players took to pitches all over Japan and South Korea, vying for the most coveted prize in sports.And every match played here in Japan took place in a stadium that has continued to play a role in the J.League over the years.Nissan Stadium, home…

The Meiji Yasuda J.League is going to be well-represented at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and not just on the Japan national team.In addition to every player on the Samurai Blue having J.League ties, players in the Japanese football pyramid will also represent Australia and South Korea in Qatar.Fagiano Okayama’s Mitchell Duke will suit up for the Socceroos, as h…

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is nearly here and Japan is ready to take on the best from around the globe.When the Samurai Blue step onto the pitch in Qatar, they will do so with a team made up entirely of players with ties to the Meiji Yasuda J.League. All 26 men named to Hajime Moriyasu’s squad either made their professional debuts with a J.League club or curre…

The 2022 J.League Asia Challenge went out with a bang. A Thai Derby, with Chanathip Songkrasin suiting up for Kawasaki Frontale and Supachok Sarachat playing for Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, finished in a 3-3 draw as both teams put on a show for the fans in Pathum Thani, Thailand.The adoring crowd that filled BG Stadium were even treated to Supachok’s first …

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(ภาษาไทยเลื่อนลงด้านล่าง ↓)J.League has announced refund details and ticket sales information for the 2022 J.LEAGUE ASIA CHALLENGE match between Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and Kawasaki Frontale on November 15th after a change of venue.All tickets purchased before the stadium change will be refunded, and the tickets for the BG stadium will be sold from November…

J.League announced that the venue of the 2022 J.LEAGUE ASIA CHALLENGE in Thailand, the match between Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and Kawasaki Frontale, has been changed.J.League would like to deliver a better quality of match in Thailand through the Asia Challenge. J.League knew that there was going to be a concert on November 9th, and it would be challengin…

Kyoto Sanga F.C. escaped a tense clash with Roasso Kumamoto in the promotion-relegation play-off, securing a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes that meant the established J1 team got to keep their spot in the top tier.Sanga scored first thanks to a gorgeous ball from Temma Matsuda, whose pass split the Roasso defense and put Yuta Toyokawa in on goal, with the forwar…

Kawasaki Frontale kicked off the J.League Asia Challenge 2022 with a scintillating 3-1 win over BG Pathum United in front of a sold-out BG Stadium in Thailand. Thai national team star Chanathip Songkrasin was handed the armband for Frontale as he returned to his home country with his club. The fans cheered his touches and were thrilled to see one of t…

Supachok Sarachat will be staying with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo for the long term.The 24-year-old Thai national team star joined Consadole on loan in July and immediately featured in the team, coming off the bench seven times and picking up three assists to help the club rise up the table and ensure another season in the top flight. Now, the Sapporo…

The J.League Asia Challenge 2022 is set to kick off today, with Kawasaki Frontale and Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo of Japan set to play two matches each in Thailand.The event kicks off this evening with Chanathip Songkrasin and Frontale visiting BG Pathum United of the Thai League in a sold-out clash before Supachok Sarachat and Consadole square off with Buri…

J.League has decided to award the Player of the Year, Best Eleven, and other prizes to players who have performed well this season.The Player of the Year Award went to Tomoki Iwata of Yokohama F·Marinos. Tomoki Iwata is the fourth defender to win the award in 16 years and the fourth player in history for Yokohama F·Marinos.Five players from Yokohama F·Marin…

The promotion-relegation play-off for a place in next season’s Meiji Yasuda J1 League is set, with Roasso Kumamoto to play Kyoto Sanga for a spot in the top flight.Roasso booked their spot in the match after advancing out of the Meiji Yasuda J2 League promotion play-off. They finished in fourth place in the table to make the four-team promotion tournament, …

The final matchday of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League had to decide the champion, the final AFC Champions League place and two relegation places. How did it go? Let’s dive in.Vissel Kobe 1, Yokohama F·Marinos 3Marinos knew a win would earn them the title and they went into halftime tied 1-1 so it was all to play for in the final 45 minutes of the season. The Tri…

Yokohama F·Marinos are the 2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League champions!The Tricolor clinched the title with a win on Saturday, topping Vissel Kobe, 3-1, on the final day of the season to capture the crown over challengers Kawasaki Frontale. Marinos finished the season two points clear of Frontale, who were in search of their third consecutive championship.Marinos…

Yokohama F·Marinos have played an excellent 33 games this season, but it will take all 34 to seal a Meiji Yasuda J1 League title.This weekend, the Tricolor head to Kansai to take on Vissel Kobe and a win would guarantee a first championship since 2019.A draw or even a loss could do the trick, too — Yokohama are atop the league, leading Kawasaki Frontale by …