FIFA WC: Moriyasu to erase Jap pain from last WC

IMAGE: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu celebrates after the match against Germany. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Hajime Moriyasu made no secret of his aim to lead Japan to the quarter-finals......

Japan stun Iran 3-0 to reach Asian Cup final

IMAGE: Japan benefited from a controversial penalty as they sent favourites Iran crashing 3-0 in the Asian Cup semi-final. Photograph: Asian Cup/Twitter Striker Yuya Osako scored twice in 11......

Asian Cup: Qatar's four-goal Ali equals record against North Korea

IMAGE: Qatar's Almoez Ali celebrates after scoring against North Korea on Sunday. Photograph: Asian Cup/Twitter Qatar strode impressively into the knockout rounds of the Asian Cup on Sunday as the......

Asian Cup football: Japan fight back to beat Turkmenistan

IMAGE: Former Brazil striker Ronaldo was spotted at the Asian Cup football match on Wednesday. Photograph: Kind courtersy, Asian Cup football/Twitter Japan's Yuya Osako scored twice as the......

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

IMAGE: Japan's Keisuke Honda applauds fans after the match against Belgium. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters Keisuke Honda and captain Makoto Hasebe announced their retirement from......