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- Shunsuke Nakamura's Form Raises Doubts Over his Role in Japan's Squad
- By Ian Edwards 08/3/2010 5:06 AM GMT
Shunsuke Nakamura has to start accepting the possibility he will not be part of Japan's plans for South Africa this summer.
Even his return to the J League with Yokohama F Marinos may not have come ... More »
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- Support Grows for Takeshi Okada's Belief that Japan Should Aim High
- By Ian Edwards 07/2/2010 5:36 AM GMT
Takeshi Okada, the Japan national team coach, created consternation and no little mirth when he set a target of reaching the semi-finals in South Africa.
It did not exactly lead to a national ... More »
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- Mitsuo Ogasawara's Recall Reflects Worries Over Japan's Preparations
- By Ian Edwards 22/1/2010 6:00 AM GMT
Takeshi Okada's decision to end the exile of J League player of the year Mitsuo Ogasawara has prompted concerns in Japan over their World Cup plans.
A month ago it appeared that the midfielder had no ... More »
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- Mitsuo Ogasawara Running Out of Time as he Waits for Call from Japan
- By Ian Edwards 06/1/2010 7:13 AM GMT
Takeshi Okada has already indicated his strength of character and conviction in his beliefs by refusing to retract his stated aim of making the World Cup semi-finals with Japan.
The coach of the ... More »
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- Japan Coach Takeshi Okada Fired-up by Insult
- By Ian Edwards 07/12/2009 5:40 AM GMT
"Japan bound for first round exit" was the headline in the Nikkan Gendai newspaper in the immediate aftermath of the World Cup draw in South Africa.
Contrast that with the jingoistic efforts of ... More »
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- Japan: Qualifying Blips Are a Worry
- By Phil Ascough 02/12/2009 4:30 AM GMT
More than a decade after Gary Lineker and Arsene Wenger, Japan still struggle to make their mark in international football.
Their performances at the last three World Cups amount to a pedigree of ... More »
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- Shinji Kagawa, Japan's Star With Spain in his Sights
- By Ian Edwards 01/12/2009 5:37 AM GMT
Is Shinji Kagawa being used as a blatant marketing tool - or are the offers to go on trial at Real Madrid and Barcelona a genuine reflection of his talent?
The World Cup is about to give the world ... More »
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