Japan coach Javier Aguirre declared Thursday the reigning Asian champions were "starting from zero" as he named his first squad for next month's friendlies against Uruguay and Venezuela with playmaker Shinji Kagawa the most notable absentee.... more »
New Japan coach Javier Aguirre has demanded the Blue Samurai play with cool heads as well as their hearts following their World Cup flop, local media reported on Friday.... more »
Mexican Javier Aguirre was appointed Japan's new football coach on Thursday after the team's World Cup flop prompted the resignation of Alberto Zaccheroni.... more »
Japan's football supremos have refused to offer Mexico's Javier Aguirre a four-year contract to coach the national team, telling him he must prove himself, local media reported Wednesday.... more »
Alberto Zaccheroni, who stepped down as Japan coach following their World Cup exit, said retirement was "an option" as he left the country to return to his native Italy on Tuesday.... more »
Mexican Javier Aguirre has agreed to become Japan's new coach following the resignation of Alberto Zaccheroni after his side's World Cup flop, local media reported on Monday.... more »
Asia is refusing to give up on World Cup success despite its worst performance in 24 years when the four teams did not manage a win between them.... more »
Japan's World Cup flop demonstrated their players still lack steel, but betting the future on pint-sized wonderkids based in Europe could prove dangerous, former Japan midfielder Daisuke Matsui told AFP.... more »
Japan turned their attention Thursday to the hunt for a new national football coach after Alberto Zaccheroni resigned in the wake of a winless World Cup, with former Mexico and Espanyol manager Javier Aguirre seen in the frame.... more »
Japan's football bosses turned their attention Thursday to the hunt for a new coach after Alberto Zaccheroni resigned in the wake of a winless World Cup, with media reports suggesting ex-Mexico chief Javier Aguirre was in the frame.... more »
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni announced his resignation on Wednesday after the Blue Samurai's winless exit from the World Cup, Kyodo news agency reported.... more »
Regional bully boys or serious contenders on the international stage? Where do Japan stand in the global football pecking order after a limp display in Brazil sees them packing their bags early?... more »
Japan playmaker Shinji Kagawa slammed the team's World Cup elimination as "pathetic" after Tuesday's 4-1 thrashing by Colombia in their final group game.... more »
Colombia goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon became the oldest footballer ever to play in a World Cup on Tuesday, coming on in the last few minutes in a cameo appearance that sent the crowd into raptures.... more »
Jackson Martinez scored twice as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to end World Cup Group C with three straight wins and send the Asian champions packing from the tournament with just a single point.... more »
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni insisted Monday that his players need to rediscover their potency as a team, refusing to focus on high-profile individuals as they prepare for a must-win game against Colombia.... more »
Two years ago Shinji Kagawa seemingly had the world at his feet, earning a big-money move to Manchester United after an impressive stint with German giants Borussia Dortmund.... more »
Coach Alberto Zaccheroni must urgently find a way to unlock Japan's attacking potential against already-qualified Colombia on Tuesday but is relying on events elsewhere if his side are to reach the World Cup last 16.... more »
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni challenged his players on Saturday to rediscover their best form as they prepare to battle to salvage their World Cup dream, scrapping training to give them a rest.... more »
Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima warned Friday that the team needs a new attitude after a stalemate with Greece left them in danger of an early World Cup exit.... more »
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