The 23-man team lists for the 2006 World Cup

The23-man lists of the 32 teams for the 2006 football World Cup after theMay 15 deadline to confirm squads ended on Monday. A look at the selections:ANGOLAGoalkeepers: Joo Ricardo (unattached),......

Experience with a twist for Japan at World Cup

Japan coach Zico opted for experience in naming his World Cup squad on Monday, although he did add a twist with the bold inclusion of fringe striker Seiichiro Maki. The Brazilian axed Yokohama's......

Japan at full-strength for US tour

Japan will honour their commitment to play friendlies against Uruguay and the United States later this month even if war breaks out with Iraq.Coach Zico named seven European-based players on......