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BRIGHTON

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma after sustaining an injury in a match against Sheffield United on Feb. 18
SOCCER
Feb 28, 2024
Brighton's Mitoma set to miss rest of season with injury
The Japan international has scored three goals and provided six assists in 26 appearances in all competitions this season.
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma in action against Crystal Palace on Thursday at Selhurst Park in south London.
SOCCER
Dec 22, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma's ankle injury raises Asian Cup concerns
The 26-year-old may have been hurt as he was brought down in an unsuccessful penalty claim late in the match at Selhurst Park.
Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo (left) shoots to score his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Europa League group E football match between Liverpool and Linzer ASK at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on Thursday. Liverpool won the game 4-0.
SOCCER
Dec 1, 2023
Liverpool powers into Europa League last 16
Jurgen Klopp's side sealed top spot in Group E thanks to a brace from Gakpo and goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah at Anfield.
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma kicks the ball during his team's Europa League match against Marseille in Marseille, France, on Thursday.
SOCCER
Oct 6, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma gets assist as Brighton secures point at Marseille
Mitoma set up his team's first goal in the Group B matchup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 14, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma drawing Japan and World Cup inspiration from FA Cup run
Brighton's sixth-place finish in the English Premier League means the Japan winger is set for his first taste of European continental club competition next season in the Europa League.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 31, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma aims to toughen up for Europe-bound Brighton
The 26-year-old attacking dynamo played a big role in Brighton achieving its best-ever finish of sixth place.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 24, 2023
Manchester United beats Brighton to set up clash with Manchester City in FA Cup final
The nail-biting finish was a fitting ending after 120 scoreless minutes of wild swings in a game that careened from end to end all night.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 5, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma assists, sets club record in Brighton win
The win moved Brighton to sixth on the league table with 46 points, four behind fourth-place Tottenham.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 2, 2023
Mitoma nets Japanese-high seventh goal in Premier League season
Shinji Kagawa scored six goals for Manchester United during the 2012-13 season, and Shinji Okazaki reached the same tally with Leicester in the 2017-18 campaign.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 20, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma scores as Brighton reaches FA Cup semifinals
Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma scored a late goal as Brighton advanced to the FA Cup semifinals with a 5-0 drubbing of fourth-tier side Grimsby Town on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 16, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma assists as Brighton down Crystal Palace
The win took Brighton up to seventh, six points off fourth-placed Tottenham with two games in hand.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 5, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma on target for Brighton in big win over West Ham
Mitoma created the opening goal for the hosts in the 17th minute of the match, controlling a high ball and skipping into the box before being brought down by Jarrod Bowen.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 14, 2023
How Kaoru Mitoma studied his way to Premier League stardom
The Samurai Blue winger developed his dribbling skills while completing a four-year physical education degree at Japan's University of Tsukuba.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 5, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma scores again in last-gasp win over Bournemouth
The goal was far from a trademark finish from the electric Japanese winger, but it was enough to seal three points as Brighton moved back up to sixth place
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 30, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma strikes late to lift Brighton to win over Liverpool
Kaoru Mitoma's brilliant control and finish in stoppage time sent his team to the fifth round of the F.A. Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 29, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma determined to fly high in Premier League with Brighton
The former Kawasaki Frontale standout credits Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi's style of passing out from the back for enabling him to thrive.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 22, 2023
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma nets fourth league goal in Leicester draw
The 25-year-old cut in from the left and curled an unstoppable effort from outside the box into the far top corner in the 27th minute at King Power Stadium.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 19, 2023
Brighton winger Mitoma named JPFA 2022 player of the year
The 25-year-old scored two late goals against Australia in March to send Japan to the World Cup in Qatar and also starred in the finals.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022
Kaoru Mitoma confident Premier League form will translate in Qatar
In that first match in Qatar, the 25-year-old will face a German defense that some have labeled a liability, giving him a chance to make some strides.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 10, 2022
Kaoru Mitoma helps lift Brighton to upset of Arsenal in League Cup
The Samurai Blue speedster started the second half at Emirates Stadium and gave the visitors a 2-1 lead against the run of play in the 58th minute.

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