Chelsea bid for FC Tokyo striker Muto

English Premier League leaders Chelsea have bid for FC Tokyo's Japanese international striker Yoshinori Muto, the J-League side said on Thursday. The 22-year-old, who has scored once for his......

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Japan's Yoshinori Muto during a training session. Photograph: Masahiro Ura/Getty Images Japan forward Yoshinori Muto is set to......

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 friendlies: Japan end woeful run, Lewandowski shines for Poland

IMAGE: Japan's Yoshinori Muto in action with Paraguay's Oscar Romero vie for possession. Photograph: Lisi Niesner/Reuters Japan claimed their first victory of the year on Tuesday, coming from......

Ghana spoil Japan's World Cup send-off match

Japan suffer defeat with revamped formation under new coach IMAGE: Japan's Yoshinori Muto in action with Ghana’s Thomas Partey. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters New Japan manager......