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......

My tactics to blame for loss, says 'devastated' Japan coach

'I blamed myself, and I question my tactics' 'I am very disappointed. I am devastated' IMAGE:  Japan's Keisuke Honda receives instructions from coach Akira Nishino before being......

Uzbekistan's Djeparov named Asian Player of Year

Uzbekistan midfielder Server Djeparov was named 2008 Asian Player of the Year by the Asian Football Confederation at a ceremony on Tuesday. Djeparov, who plays for Bunyodkor, finished ahead of......

WC Updates: FIFA rebukes Maradona over 'robbery' comments

  IMAGE: Diego Maradona in the stands in World Cup match. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters FIFA says it 'strongly rebukes' Argentina great Diego Maradona's comments that England's win......

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......