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FIFA

Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 7, 2015
BBC claims to have seen former FIFA VP Warner's documents
The BBC claims to have seen evidence detailing what happened to the $10 million soccer's world governing body FIFA sent to former vice president Jack Warner.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 7, 2015
Honda feels Japan's elite can learn from Blatter's 'manly spirit'
Outspoken AC Milan attacker Keisuke Honda took a dig at Japan's corporate elite on Friday and reckons they could learn from the "manly spirit" Sepp Blatter showed in resigning as the president of soccer's world governing body FIFA earlier this week.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 5, 2015
Flashy FIFA's fast fall from great game to great shame borders on the farcical
In less than a week, the public face of FIFA has gone from something resembling an old-style Communist Party rally, with a defiant Sepp Blatter fronting ranks of flag-bearing youths, to what looks more like a scene from "Reservoir Dogs."
MORE SPORTS
Jun 4, 2015
Zico thinks he's can win FIFA presidency
Brazilian legend and former Japan national team coach Zico believes he is in with a chance of replacing Sepp Blatter after voicing his intention of running for FIFA presidency.
SOCCER
Jun 4, 2015
Feds probing how FIFA favored World Cup host bids by Russia, Qatar
The FBI's investigation of soccer governing body FIFA includes scrutiny of how the organization awarded the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 competition to Qatar, a U.S. law enforcement official said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 3, 2015
FIFA ExCo member Tashima urges Blatter to go immediately
FIFA executive committee member Kozo Tashima said Wednesday that he is not buying president Sepp Blatter's explanation for his resignation and that the leader of soccer's world governing body should consider stepping down before his successor is decided.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 3, 2015
Former Japan manager Zico considers running for FIFA presidency
Former Brazil international and former Japan national team coach Zico is considering running for president of FIFA following the shock resignation of Sepp Blatter on Tuesday.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 3, 2015
FIFA needs a total overhaul
Soccer finds itself in the gravest crisis of its history, and FIFA must be reconstituted from scratch if the beautiful game is to thrive.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 2, 2015
China shows how to crack down on soccer
China's experience with its soccer federation shows that eliminating corruption from a sporting organization requires more than knocking off that organization's leadership.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 1, 2015
New ExCo member Tashiro says 'pus' must be squeezed out of FIFA
New FIFA executive committee member Kozo Tashima said on Monday that the committee is not planning to ask president Sepp Blatter to step down, but the Japan Football Association vice president believes the "pus" must be squeezed out of soccer's world governing body.
EDITORIALS
Jun 1, 2015
The beautiful game dirtied
Major sponsors should pressure FIFA to clean up its act.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 30, 2015
Blatter to continue FIFA reign
Sepp Blatter was re-elected president of FIFA for a fifth term on Friday after his only challenger conceded defeat in an election overshadowed by allegations of rampant corruption in world soccer.
SOCCER
May 30, 2015
Tashima elected to FIFA exec board
Japan Football Association vice president Kozo Tashima was formally approved as an executive committee member of soccer's world governing body FIFA on Friday at the FIFA congress.
COMMENTARY / World
May 30, 2015
FIFA's shocking calls awakened a U.S. giant
American law enforcement is looking to dismantle the cozy old-boy hierarchy that Seth Blatter has learned to play since he joined FIFA in 1975.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 29, 2015
Arsenal favored to give Wenger sixth F.A. Cup victory
Arsenal has already suffered one setback ahead of Saturday's F.A. Cup final against Aston Villa.
SOCCER
Apr 29, 2015
Tashima confident of gaining seat on FIFA executive committee
Japan Football Association vice president Kozo Tashima is confident he can finally win a seat on the FIFA executive committee at Thursday's Asian Football Confederation Congress.
SOCCER
Apr 23, 2015
Japan picked to host 2015, '16 Club World Cup
Japan has been reappointed as host of the FIFA Club World Cup for the next two years, the sport's world governing body announced on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 13, 2015
Figo needs more than fame to unseat Blatter
As Luis Figo exited a hotel elevator on his way to breakfast, he was approached by a fan carrying a cardboard tube.
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 4, 2015
JFA VP Tashima confident about winning FIFA seat despite Aguirre scandal
Japan Football Association vice president Kozo Tashima made it clear on Wednesday that the controversial sacking of national team coach Javier Aguirre will not stop him from winning a seat from Asia on FIFA's executive committee.
EDITORIALS
Nov 23, 2014
FIFA's own goal
FIFA's culture of impunity is ruining 'the beautiful game.'
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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