Asian Cup: Japan down Syria in controversial tie

Japan beat Syria 2-1 in an Asian Cup Group B game that exploded into life in the closing stages when each side were awarded a penalty and Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima was sent off. In stoppage......

Asian Cup: Japan down Syria in controversial tie

Japan beat Syria 2-1 in an Asian Cup Group B game that exploded into life in the closing stages when each side were awarded a penalty and Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima was sent off. In stoppage......

WC Preview: 'Japan focus on winning not drawing'

IMAGE: Germany's Marco Reus during the press conference. Photograph: Axel Schmidt/Reuters Japan's only planning is for victory against already eliminated Poland and the Blue Samurai will not......

Nishino opts for experienced Japan squad for World Cup

IMAGE: Japan's national soccer team's head coach Akira Nishino attends a news conference to announce his 23-man squad for the Russia 2018 World Cup. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters Japan head......

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......