Japan, South Korea, Australia, Iran, Uzbekistan and Jordan have already taken six of Asia's eight guaranteed spots at next year's 48-team World Cup.
The win guarantees Japan a top-two finish in the standings and sees them qualify for an eighth straight World Cup.
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French champions Paris St Germain have appointed former Netherlands international Patrick Kluivert as the club's director of football, the Ligue 1 side said. The former Ajax Amsterdam and Barcelona striker had a coaching stint as the manager of Curacao and was an assistant coach for Netherlands under manager Louis van Gaal.
A Dutch football club offered their players a free car-wash service by bikini-wearing women if any of them get a 'Man of the Match' award.
De Jong is proud to join the likes of compatriots Ronald Koeman, Frank de Boer and Patrick Kluivert in heading to the Nou Camp, having dreamed of wearing Barca colours.
Patrick Kluivert's move to Valencia could be in jeopardy after a knee problem was detected during a medical.
The supporters blame Advocaat for the 3-2 defeat by the Czech Republic last time out.
Dutch internationals Patrick Kluivert, Philip Cocu, Michael Reiziger and Marc Overmars are to leave The Spanish club.
The Dutch striker has agreed a three-year contract with Spanish Primera Liga side.
The 28-year-old Dutch international signed a three-year deal with the Premiership side.
Holland coach Dick Advocaat has opted for Manchester United striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy to lead the attack against Germany.
Barcelona's Dutch forward forced to return to Spain because of a visa problem.
African Player of the Year Samuel Eto'o completed a 24-million euro ($29.41 million) move to Barcelona.
Real Madrid beat an over-cautious Barcelona side 2-1 on Saturday to claim their first league win at the Nou Camp in 20 years.
Here are some photos from the memorable evening...
The world's biggest superstars landed in Paris and enjoyed a game of soccer.
A factbox on new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a colossal figure in club football having completed a hat-trick of Champions League (1 Manchester United, 2 Real Madrid) victories. The three-time Ballon d'Or winner, Ronaldo has won several league titles. But the Portuguese magician tasted success for the first time with the national team as Portugal defeated hosts France to lift the 2016 Euro title.
Factbox on Dutchman Louis van Gaal who left his job as Manchester United manager on Monday.
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As Manchester United prepare to embark on a new era following Louis van Gaal;s departure, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com offers a diagnosis of what went wrong with the most successful Premier League club after Sir Alex Ferguson called it a day.
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