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CEREZO OSAKA

Cerezo's Leo Ceara waves to the crowd after his team's win over Yokohama FC in Yokohama on Sunday.
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 21, 2023
Leo Ceara scores to help Cerezo win at Yokohama FC
Leo Ceara powered home a header off a cross from compatriot Capixaba four minutes into the second half at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama.
Forward Zahra Muzdalifah (back center) is the first foreign player to sign with Cerezo Osaka's women's team as it prepares for its debut WE League season.
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2023
Indonesia icon Zahra Muzdalifah vows to make WE League impact
By adding the high-profile player, who has more than 900,000 followers on her Instagram account, the club hopes to increase its recognition in Asia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 12, 2023
Shinji Kagawa goal helps Cerezo secure first league win of season
The result was a relief for manager Akio Kogiku's side, which began the campaign with a draw and two defeats.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 18, 2023
In J. League return, Shinji Kagawa helps Cerezo Osaka earn draw
With the score 1-1, the former Manchester United attacker came on to a fervent cheer from the home crowd, and his pass resulted in hosts Cerezo taking the lead five minutes later.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 15, 2023
J. League's 30th season brings legacy and future into focus
The 2023 campaign will be a chance for Japanese soccer officials to celebrate three decades of growth as they chart a course for the league going forward.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jan 30, 2023
Shinji Kagawa returning to J. League with Cerezo Osaka
Kagawa, a native of Kobe, made his professional debut with Cerezo in 2006.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 22, 2022
Sanfrecce stuns Cerezo with Pieros Sotiriou double to win Levain Cup
A pair of late second-half goals by the Cypriot striker gave Sanfrecce its first-ever cup title after a total of eight runner-up finishes in Japan's two marquee club tournaments.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 17, 2022
J. League cautiously continues down road to normalcy with cheering tests
Over 2,000 combined fans at Kashima Soccer Stadium in Ibaraki Prefecture and Ajinomoto Stadium in the western Tokyo city of Chofu took part in cheering trials.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 22, 2022
Hiroaki Okuno double sends Cerezo past Gamba in Osaka derby
The win moved Cerezo to 20 points, three clear of their local rival, who entered the game on the back of two straight wins.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 10, 2022
Kobe remains winless after 10 J1 games with loss to Cerezo
The Noevir Stadium residents failed to benefit from their newly announced managerial replacement, with Miguel Lotina falling short against his former Cerezo side.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 23, 2021
Retiring J1 record-scorer Yoshito Okubo eyes trophy as career bookend
The 39-year-old striker has two remaining games to add to his 191 J1 goals, while his club, Cerezo Osaka, has booked a spot in the Emperor's Cup semifinals.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 20, 2021
J1's top career goal scorer Yoshito Okubo to retire at end of season
Known for his aggressive playing style, Okubo helped Japan reach the knockout phase at the 2010 World Cup and also played in the 2014 tournament.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 30, 2021
Nagoya shuts down Cerezo to win club's first Levain Cup
Goals from Naoki Maeda and Sho Inagaki combined with a strong defensive performance carried the day for Massimo Ficcadenti's men at Saitama Stadium.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 10, 2021
Cerezo Osaka and Nagoya Grampus advance to Levain Cup final
Cerezo will be looking for its first title since completing a domestic cup double in 2017, while Nagoya reached the Levain Cup final for the first time after nine previous semifinal exits.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 31, 2021
Takashi Inui back at Cerezo Osaka after decade in Europe
'I'll give my best at Cerezo Osaka to deliver fun soccer to kids around Osaka and Japan,' said Inui, who will wear the No. 23 shirt at the club he left in the summer of 2011.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 20, 2021
New faces look to steer Nadeshiko Japan to first Olympic medal since London
Defender Saori Takarada and midfielder Honoka Hayashi, boasting a combined 14 senior caps, are among many new faces looking to lead a new generation for the country's women's team.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 25, 2021
Hiroaki Okuno and Tiago lead Cerezo past Guangzhou FC in Asian Champions League
Hiroaki Okuno and Brazilian defender Tiago headed in corner kicks in each half as J. League side Cerezo Osaka beat China's Guangzhou FC 2-0 in their Asian Champions League Group J opener in Buriram, Thailand on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 9, 2021
Grampus scrambles past Cerezo with Yutaka Yoshida's fortunate goal
A big defensive play and a lucky goal made the difference for second-place Nagoya Grampus in their 1-0 win over Cerezo Osaka in the J. League's first division on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 7, 2021
Marinos beat Cerezo on late Ado Onaiwu goal
Ado Onaiwu scrambled through a late winner Tuesday as Yokohama F. Marinos narrowly defeated Cerezo Osaka 1-0 in the J. League first division.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 6, 2021
Tokyo prevails over Cerezo in five-goal slugfest
Masato Morishige's header off a superbly aimed Leandro free kick capped off a nightmare day for Cerezo goalkeeper Kim Jin-hyeon.

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