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Robbie Hanratty

Daizen Maeda abandons Celtic goal celebration as he reveals humble reason for muted Japan reaction

Daizen Maeda has opened up on why he didn't do his trademark celebration despite scoring his first-ever senior goal for the Japanese national team on Friday.

Celtic star Maeda was only on the pitch two minutes before he ghosted in at the back post to score his country's fourth goal after coming on as a late substitute in a 4-1 Kirin Cup semi final win over Ghana.

The 24-year-old has become synonymous with a celebration that's linked to cartoon hero, Anpanman - who Maeda revealed is his daughter's favourite.

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