Japan’s chances of playing in the Copa America have been revived after organizers urged the Japan Football Association to reconsider pulling out of the South American continental championship.
Argentina Football Association President Julio Grondona met with his JFA counterpart Junji Ogura on Tuesday, when he pleaded for Japan to stay on as guest participants at the July 1-24 Copa America.
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