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Japan confident of bright future despite World Cup heartbreak

Doha (AFP) - Japan failed to reach the World Cup quarter-finals once again but stunning wins over Germany and Spain and more players moving to Europe suggest the Blue Samurai will return stronger.

AFP

Ange Postecoglou on Celtic transfer of Yuki Kobayashi with left-sided centre-back's 'hard to find'

The 57-year-old has tapped back into the J-League market to snap up up the highly regarded defender on a five-year deal as he gets his winter window plans underway early.

Glasgow Live

Yuki Kobayashi makes Celtic transfer as he details Ange Postecoglou factor in Vissel Kobe switch

Ange Postecoglou has tapped back into the J-League market to snap up the highly exciting talent on a five-year deal and he will join up with his new club NEXT week and can play competitively from January.

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European experience sharpens Japan's edge at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Japan had no European-based players in their squad when they made their World Cup debut in 1998.Now they have more from German clubs alone than from their domestic J-League.

AFP

Kevin Muscat Rangers' answer to Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as 'fascinating' battle talked up

The former Light Blues man has followed the Hoops' gaffer in winning the J-League with Yokohama F Marinos while he's also tasted success in Australia's A-League during his time in the league.

Glasgow Live

Kevin Muscat can be Rangers' Ange Postecoglou as Steve Corica talks up 'box office' battle

After also winning title in Australia and Japan, Muscat has been tipped as an ideal choice for Ibrox boss.

Daily Record

Muscat leads Marinos to J-League title

Tokyo (AFP) - Australian manager Kevin Muscat said it felt "a little bit surreal" after leading Yokohama F Marinos to the J-League title in Japan on Saturday after a nervy end to the season.

AFP

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Who is Yuki Kobayashi? The Celtic transfer target primed to add a new dimension to Angeball

The Premiership champions are reportedly closing in on a move for the 22-year-old Vissel Kobe centre-back.

Daily Record

Japan former international striker Masato Kudo dead at 32

Tokyo (AFP) - Former Japan international Masato Kudo, a J-League champion who also had stints in Major League Soccer and Australia, has died aged 32 after a short illness.

AFP

10 wonderkids Lionel Messi tipped for stardom in 2016 - and how they've fared six years on

Former Barcelona star Lionel Messi has already achieved superstar status, but the current PSG forward tried to pick 10 wonderkids capable of following in his footsteps back in 2016

Daily Mirror

Iniesta hoping for TV treat from Qatar World Cup

Tokyo (AFP) - Watching this year's World Cup on TV will be a different experience, Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta told AFP on Thursday, but he believes his compatriots can lift the trophy without him.

AFP

Muscat shrugs off Iniesta threat as Asian Champions League returns

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Yokohama F Marinos manager Kevin Muscat said Wednesday his team would not fear Andres Iniesta when they face Vissel Kobe in Thursday's Asian Champions League round-of-16 showdown.

AFP

Messi scores as PSG labour past Japanese champions

Tokyo (AFP) - Lionel Messi scored but Paris Saint-Germain were made to work hard for a 2-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale on Wednesday in the first match of their pre-season Japanese tour.

AFP

Messi scores as PSG labour past Japan's Kawasaki

Tokyo (AFP) - Lionel Messi scored but Paris Saint-Germain were made to work hard for a 2-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale on Wednesday in the first match of their pre-season Japanese tour.

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PSG arrive in Japan for three-game tour

Tokyo (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain's star-studded squad landed in Japan Sunday for a three-game tour against local teams, with new manager Christophe Galtier hoping to make a strong start with the French giants.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Imperial agency eyes reviving regional visits

With the Emperor and Empress unable to visit regional areas for more than 2-1/2 years due to the pandemic, the Imperial Household Agency is closely monitoring various events, including J.League soccer matches, to help devise measures to prevent infection and allow the couple to resume their trips.

AFP

Iniesta's Vissel fire manager after less than three months

Tokyo (AFP) - Andres Iniesta's floundering J-League side Vissel Kobe fired manager Miguel Angel Lotina after less than three months in charge Wednesday, with reports blaming his treatment of the former Barcelona legend.

Bangkok Post

Chaowat heads back to Cerezo

Thailand international midfielder Chaowat Veerachart was on Saturday unveiled as a new signing by Cerezo Osaka.

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Daily Record

5 Celtic midfield transfer options as Christopher Scott hopes fade and key replacements needed

Ange Postecoglou is looking to add recruits in the middle of the park this summer.

Daily Record

Ange Postecoglou and the Celtic benchmark making waves in Japan as old foe tips hat to J-League 'leader'

Toru Oniki is an old rival of Postecoglou's and he says his success in Scotland is an inspiration in Japan.

Daily Record

Ange Postecoglou's Celtic 'second season syndrome' shrugged off as insider claims Parkhead boss won't stop

Steven McGarry reckons that the Australian will be relentless in his pursuit of trophies next season at Celtic Park.

Daily Record

Reo Hatate insists dream Celtic derby double saw him become target for robust rivals

The Japanese midfielder hit the ground running with a flying start to Hoops career

AFP

Mbappe's PSG to play three games in Japan in July

Tokyo (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain will play three J-League teams on a tour of Japan this summer, the French champions said on Thursday, as they court an Asian audience with Kylian Mbappe still in tow.

Daily Record

Daizen Maeda receives emotional Celtic send off from Yokohama F Marinos fans with Hoops shirt touch of class

The striker is back in Japan to say his final farewell to the fans at his former side.

AFP

Trailblazing referee Yamashita proud of 'dream' World Cup role

Tokyo (AFP) - Yoshimi Yamashita said she felt "pride and responsibility" on Friday after being named one of three woman referees for Qatar, a first for the men's World Cup.

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