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......

Confederations Cup: Italy overhaul Japan to reach semis

Substitute Sebastian Giovinco tapped in a late goal to secure Italy a thrilling 4-3 win over Japan on Wednesday and a semi-final berth in the Confederations Cup. Giovinco slotted home the winner in......

Japan thrash Saudis to qualify, Jordan through

Japan romped into the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup as Shinji Okazaki scored a hat-trick to demolish Saudi Arabia 5-0 on a wet and windy Monday at the Al Rayyan Stadium on the edge of the Qatari......

EPL Images: Aguero's milestone goal leads Man City to easy win

IMAGE: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal against Burnley during their English Premier League match at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Saturday. Photograph: Andrew......

Colombia trounce Japan to top Group C

Jackson Martinez scored twice as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to top World Cup Group C with maximum points on Tuesday. The victory earned them a second-round meeting with Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro and......