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FOOTBALL 4

Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 11, 2023
Melbourne Victory handed heavy fine and sanctions for pitch invasion
City goalkeeper Tom Glover was left bloodied after being struck in the face by a metal bucket as Victory fans stormed the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium pitch.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 8, 2023
Arsenge Wenger to help 'sleeping giant' India develop soccer talent
India, once called a 'sleeping giant' by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, is 106th in world rankings and has not succeeded in drawing public attention in the cricket-obsessed country.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jan 3, 2023
Bills safety Damar Hamlin in critical condition after collapsing
The NFL announced that Hamlin, who collapsed on the field after making a tackle, was in critical condition.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 30, 2022
Russia may leave UEFA to seek membership in Asian confederation
The Russian Football Union may cut ties with the sport's European governing body UEFA and seek membership with Asia's confederation, ESPN reported Thursday, citing sources involved.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 25, 2022
Hajime Moriyasu to stay on as Japan head coach after World Cup run
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu, who led the Samurai Blue into the round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, is set to retain his post, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 21, 2022
Argentina's World Cup heroes airlifted as street party overflows
Television images showed people all over the city, including those waiting around the Obelisco and on surrounding highways, trying to catch a glimpse of their returning champions.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 21, 2022
Australia aims to assuage crowd fears ahead of Women's World Cup
A pitch invasion at a recent A-League game has embarrassed the country as it prepares to co-host women's soccer's premier international competition in the summer of 2023.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 18, 2022
Football Australia pledges to "weed out" hooligans after pitch invasion
The pitch invasion occurred amid a fan backlash against the A-League's decision to sell its men's and women's title-deciding Grand Final matches to Sydney until 2025.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 4, 2022
How Japanese soccer evolved to produce world-beating warriors
The Samurai Blue's upset wins over Germany and Spain at the 2022 FIFA World Cup are a result of decades of effort to expand the sport's footprint across the country.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 23, 2022
In the land of baseball, sumo and soccer share a close relationship
Japan's national sport and the 'beautiful game' have formed many ties over the years, with even top-ranked wrestlers attending matches and taking part in promotional events.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 23, 2022
JFA boss says Samurai Blue sticking to sports in Qatar
Kozo Tashima told reporters that Japan players won't get drawn into the debate over human rights that has ensnared the ongoing World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup / From the Spot
Nov 21, 2022
Samurai Blue have chance to win over hearts of Japanese fans again at World Cup
Japan's rise on the global stage has come as more fans feel disconnected from a squad of stars who mostly play abroad.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 6, 2022
New philosophy helps F. Marinos lay title-winning foundation
Yokohama finished runner-up to Kawasaki Frontale in 2021 and held off a strong challenge from their prefectural rivals to capture the championship this year.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 30, 2022
Kazuyoshi Miura sets JFL's oldest scorer record with penalty kick
The former Japan star's goal was his first since March 2017, when he was playing for Yokohama FC in the J2 League.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 18, 2022
Qatar to stage 2023 Asian Cup after World Cup, replacing China
The tournament is now likely to be shifted from its original June and July dates to later in 2023, or even early 2024, to ensure matches are not played during the worst of the summer heat.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 9, 2022
Hinata Miyazawa and Rika Ueki net as Nadeshiko Japan down New Zealand
Japan made it eight wins and two draws from 10 games in their head-to-head record against New Zealand, which will host the World Cup next year with Australia.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 4, 2022
Tear gas and locked gates led to Indonesian soccer stampede, spectators say
The use of tear gas, a crowd-control measure prohibited by world soccer governing body FIFA, has come under scrutiny.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 3, 2022
Seventeen children listed among dead after Indonesian soccer stampede
'Seventeen children died and seven were treated, but there is a possibility that could increase,' a ministry official said.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 2, 2022
At least 174 dead after riot at Indonesian soccer game
After the match had ended, supporters from the losing team invaded the pitch and police fired tear gas, triggering a stampede.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 27, 2022
Pro Bowl to be replaced by skills competition and flag football game
The NFL said the new format will allow players to showcase their football and non-football skills in unique competitions in a fun way.

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