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Japan OKs $216B extra budget to counter impact of inflation

Japan’s parliament has approved a hefty 29 trillion yen ($216 billion) supplementary budget to fund measures to counter the blow to household finances from rising food and utility costs and the weaker yen

The Independent UK

Infamous Japanese cannibal who raped Dutch woman before killing and eating her dies

Infamous Japanese cannibal Issei Sagawa died of pneumonia on November 24 at the age of 73 and was given a funeral attended only by relatives, with no public ceremony planned

Daily Mirror

Japan makes last 16 with 2nd shock victory

DOHA -- Japan's Samurai Blue pulled off its second shock of the Qatar World Cup over a European power, rallying with two goals in the second half to stun Spain 2-1 on Thursday night in Doha and advance to the knockout round as the unlikely top team in Group E.

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VAR angle shows their version of events for Japan's controversial winner over Spain

Germany were dumped out of the Qatar World Cup on Thursday night after Japan were awarded a controversial winner against Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium

Daily Mirror

‘A football dwarf’: German media react to Die Mannschaft’s early World Cup exit

Germany’s media were coming to terms with a second straight World Cup group-stage exit on Friday, with Süddeutsche Zeitung calling it a ‘winter nightmare’

The Guardian - UK

Japan do it again to claim Spain scalp - how far can they go at World Cup 2022?

Every football fan on the planet will tell you that their team never does it the easy way, but Japan’s supporters should have express rights on that particular cliche this morning.

Evening Standard

Why Japan’s second goal against Spain was allowed to stand

The whole of the ball must cross the line for it to be out of play and VAR decided that at least some of it was still overhanging

The Guardian - UK

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ITV Good Morning Britain viewers demand apology as Ben Shephard snaps and tells Kate Garraway to 'be quiet'

A discussion appeared to get heated on the ITV news programme

Manchester Evening News

VAR rewards Samurai hustle Victory helped by VAR

A lengthy review by the video assistant referee (VAR) preceded confirmation of Japan's second goal against Spain on Thursday, as the Samurai Blue secured yet another shock win at the Qatar World Cup following last week's victory against powerhouse Germany.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

George Hamilton blasts World Cup VAR implementation and says ball was out of play for Japan goal

Ao Tanaka netted what proved to be the winner for Japan as they came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar

Irish Mirror

Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard tells Kate Garraway to 'be quiet' as he is branded 'patronising' by viewers

The interaction happened on today's episode of Good Morning Britain as the pair discussed Japan's controversial goal against Spain during last night's World Cup match in Qatar

Bristol Post

Inside World Cup's crazy night, what big screen showed and Spain's reaction to German woe

At half-time across both of the final matches in Group E everything looked fairly run of the mill, before a remarkable second half in both games and a stunning ending

Daily Mirror

Japan reports lowest births on record amid Asia's baby bust

Japan's demographic problems are now faced by other Asian economies like mainland China, South Korea and Hong Kong.

Fortune

Manchester United great Gary Neville slams 'fatal' error from Spain after David de Gea snub

Man United goalkeeper David de Gea was left out of Spain's 26-man World Cup squad as his country lost to Japan on Thursday night

Manchester Evening News

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Asharq Al-Awsat

'Total Loss of Control' a Warning for Spain, Says Luis Enrique

Spain coach Luis Enrique blamed five minutes of "total loss of control" for his team's shock 2-1 defeat by Japan on Thursday, which saw them qualify for the World Cup last 16 second from Group E. La Roja, among the favorites to win the tournament, would have been eliminated if…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'We Deserved it': German Fans Reckon with Early World Cup Exit

In a quickly-emptying east Berlin bar, Eric Warncke is "disappointed" by Germany's shock exit from the World Cup, but says he already suspected it might happen. After a surprise 2-1 loss in the opening game to Japan, the team left themselves a hill to climb to make it through to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Cup Revenge on Ghanaian Minds as Uruguay Sweat

Uruguay stalwarts Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez are fighting for their World Cup survival while Ghana will have revenge on their minds on Friday. With Portugal already qualified from Group H, Uruguay, Ghana and South Korea are battling for the other last 16 place in Qatar, said AFP. The key…

Daily Mirror

German media ridicule Germany flops and slam "embarrassing" World Cup exit

Germany and Hansi Flick have been brutally slammed by the German press after they failed to progress past the World Cup group phase for a second consecutive tournament

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Manchester Evening News

Manchester United great Gary Neville slams FIFA as controversial Japan goal sends Germany out

Gary Neville has criticised FIFA over a lack of transparency as the former Man United captain slammed the organisation in the wake of Japan's controversial goal vs Spain

Motor1

You Have To Win A Lottery Before Toyota Japan Will Sell You A GR Corolla

Supply bottlenecks are limiting production, so Toyota is rethinking how it sells the hot hatch.

Daily Mirror

Why controversial Japan goal stood despite no part of the ball touching line vs Spain

Japan secured themselves a place in the World Cup knockout stages after a historic and controversial win over Spain that owed to a questionable goal that was given by VAR

Daily Record

Graeme Souness Japan World Cup goal blast takes fresh twist as Rangers hero gets his wish from FIFA

The pundit was furious with FIFA for not providing evidence that the ball was still in play when Kaoru Mitoma crossed for Ao Tanaka to score the winner.

Radio France Internationale

Qatar World Cup: 5 things we learned on Day 12 – Japan go on and Gemany falter

Japan advanced to the last 16. And Germany didn't, for the second tournament in a row.

Evening Standard

Graeme Souness suggests ‘something untoward going on’ after VAR allows Japan goal to stand

Graeme Souness has suggested "there's something untoward going on" after Japan's controversial winner against Spain saw Germany crash out of the World Cup.

Daily Mirror

Declan Rice's transfer claim is refreshing but World Cup timing makes it far from ideal

JOHN CROSS' WORLD CUP DIARY: The honesty from Declan Rice over his future is refreshing, but the timing of this World Cup means his admission is far from ideal for West Ham

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