After monumental win over Mexico, Japan sets sights on men's soccer medal
Sunday’s encounter at Saitama Stadium, where attacking midfielders Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan lit up the Mexican defense, has Japan eyeing the podium.
Japan takes Group A lead after downing Mexico with early burst
Early goals by Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan left the 2012 London champions struggling to fight back and put Japan in a strong position to advance to the knockout round.
Takefusa Kubo lifts Japan in Tokyo Olympic opener
Japan U-24 routs Jamaica in last game before Olympic squad selection
Takefusa Kubo's quadruple-nutmeg goal was a clear highlight as the host made a clear statement of intent ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Games.
Goals from Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan were among the highlights at Fukuoka's Best Denki Stadium as the team shook off Thursday's defeat to their Samurai Blue seniors with a resounding win.
Takefusa Kubo secures Getafe's spot in La Liga with stunning goal
Takefusa Kubo scored a stunning late winner Sunday that gave Getafe a 2-1 victory over Levante and secured its place in the Spanish top flight for another season. The 19-year-old Japan winger found the net in the 84th minute at Getafe's Coliseum Alfonso Perez, dribbling ...
Prospects looking brighter for Japan's senior and Olympic squads
To say that the last week was a good one for followers of Japan’s men’s teams is somewhat of an understatement.
Japan's Olympic hopefuls outclassed by Argentina in narrow defeat
A strong effort by Japan’s under-24 team was not enough to overcome their Argentine counterparts as head coach Akinobu Yokouchi’s side suffered a 1-0 loss at Ajinomoto Stadium on Friday night in the first of two scheduled friendlies between the two sides. After hitting the ...
Takefusa Kubo hopes for more playing time after loan move to Getafe
Japan prodigy Takefusa Kubo said Monday he was seeking more playing time as he left Villarreal after half a season and joined Getafe on another loan deal this month from Spanish giant Real Madrid. "I'm young and need more playing time, and want to feel ...
Takefusa Kubo heads to Getafe on loan for remainder of season
Nineteen-year-old Japan international Takefusa Kubo has joined Getafe on loan for the rest of the season from Real Madrid, the two Spanish La Liga clubs announced Friday. The left-footed attacking midfielder spent the first half of the season on loan at third-place Villarreal but found ...
Japan international Takefusa Kubo will leave Spanish La Liga club Villarreal, head coach Unai Emery confirmed Saturday. Although the 19-year-old only joined the club this season, he has seen his playing time decrease. Negotiations for his transfer are currently under way, with league rival Getafe ...
Minamino and Kubo in Japan squad for upcoming friendlies in Austria
The Samurai Blue will face Panama on Nov. 13 and Mexico four days later.
