Japan dominates from start to finish in 14-goal rout of Mongolia
Yuya Osako netted a hat trick and three players scored second-half braces as the Samurai Blue all but booked advancement to the next round of World Cup qualifying.
Takumi Minamino's call-up 'nonsense,' says Southampton manager
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl claims it is "nonsense" for Japan forward Takumi Minamino to be asked to travel for international duty during the coronavirus pandemic. Minamino, on loan from Liverpool, is set to join up with the Japan squad for next week's friendly against South ...
The Japan winger impressed for his new club just days after arriving on loan from Liverpool.
Liverpool's Takumi Minamino completes loan deal to Southampton
The 26-year-old Japan international was signed by Liverpool from Austria's RB Salzburg a year ago.
Takumi Minamino's assist helps Liverpool advance in F.A. Cup
Japan forward Takumi Minamino set up Liverpool's second goal as the Premier League champions beat coronavirus-hit Aston Villa 4-1 in the third round of the F.A. Cup on Friday. The 25-year-old has been an unused substitute since scoring his first Premier League goal on Dec. ...
Liverpool striker Takumi Minamino scored a penalty as Japan secured a 1-0 win against Panama in a friendly at the Merkur Arena in Austria on Friday. Minamino started the match up front alongside Villareal forward Takefusa Kubo and opened the scoring in the 61st minute, ...
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.
Minamino and Kubo in all-overseas-based Japan squad for friendlies
According to the JFA, it will be the first time Japan's squad has consisted only of players who compete abroad.
The Japanese midfielder contributed to the reigning Premier League champion's 7-2 rout of Lincoln.
Takumi Minamino scores first goal for Liverpool in Community Shield
The Samurai Blue midfielder also converted his shootout attempt in the Premier League champion's defeat to Arsenal at Wembley Stadium.
Takumi Minamino determined to help bring more titles to Liverpool
The Japan international said he wants to play a bigger role in helping the club win more silverware.
Liverpool Football Club signing Takumi Minamino and Rugby World Cup star Kotaro Matsushima were among the Japanese athletes named in Forbes' fifth annual "30 Under 30 Asia" list. Wheelchair tennis player Yui Kamiji, gymnasts Kenzo Shirai and Takeru Kitazono, skateboarder Aori Nishimura and Formula 4 ...
