Preview: Japan vs All Blacks
Richie Mo'Unga

Preview: Japan vs All Blacks

The selection of an experimental All Blacks side will provide further insight into New Zealand’s player depth in Tokyo this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Japan duo announce retirement
Japan duo retire

Japan duo announce retirement

Japan stalwarts Keisuke Honda and Makoto Hasebe have retired from international football after Japan's World Cup exit. The Blue Samurai led 2-0 in their Round of 16 fixture with Belgium…

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Watch: Belgium edge Japan
Belgium v Japan

Watch: Belgium edge Japan

Nacer Chadli’s 94th-minute winner completed a sensational comeback as Belgium beat Japan 3-2 to book a World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. (more…)

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Lukaku far from Belgium’s only threat – Shoji
Romelu Lukaku of Belgium.

Lukaku far from Belgium’s only threat – Shoji

Japan defender Gen Shoji is braced for the challenge of facing Romelu Lukaku at the World Cup, but he knows the Manchester United striker will not be Belgium’s only attacking option in Rostov-on-Don.

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Africa down and out
Africa's hopes ended as Senegal bowed out of World Cup

Africa down and out

Following a below-par performance in Russia, for the first time in 32 years, the World Cup last 16 will not feature an African team, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
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Highlights: Japan vs Poland

Japan became the first team to qualify from the World Cup group stages via fair play rankings despite a 1-0 defeat to Poland in which Akira Nishino bizarrely made six changes to an unbeaten team. (more…)

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