Soccer Nov 22, 2021
Tim Cahill longs for monumental World Cup and recalls Japan rivalry
The former Socceroos star played a starring role for Australia in its famous win over the Samurai Blue at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Soccer Nov 21, 2021
Takumi Minamino on target for Liverpool in big win over Arsenal
The Samurai Blue attacker netted with his first touch of the game in the 77th minute, side-footing home Trent Alexander-Arnold's low cross to open his Premier League account for the season.
Soccer Oct 28, 2021
Kyogo Furuhashi nets 10th goal for Celtic in win over Hibernian
Samurai Blue forward Kyogo Furuhashi was on target Wednesday for Celtic, netting in a 3-1 win away to Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League. With his side leading 2-0, Furuhashi rounded out the scoring in a dominant first-half performance by Celtic, tapping in from a ...
Soccer Sep 22, 2021
Takumi Minamino nets brace for Liverpool in cup win over Norwich
The Samurai Blue attacker, who returned this summer from a loan spell with Southampton, made an instant impact in his first appearance of the season.
Soccer Jun 8, 2021
Takumi Minamino ties Keisuke Honda's scoring record as Japan beats Tajikistan
Takumi Minamino on Monday tied Keisuke Honda's record of scoring in seven straight World Cup qualifiers, netting in Japan's 4-1 win over Tajikistan in the second Asian qualifying round for the 2022 tournament in Qatar. The Liverpool attacker, who was loaned to Southampton for the ...
Soccer May 28, 2021
Japan smashes Myanmar to reach next World Cup qualifying round
by Dan Orlowitz
Five goals from Yuya Osako highlighted Friday's nearly effortless victory by the Samurai Blue behind closed doors at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba.
Soccer Mar 30, 2021
Japan dominates from start to finish in 14-goal rout of Mongolia
by Dan Orlowitz
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.
Soccer Mar 19, 2021
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 ...
Soccer Feb 7, 2021
The Japan winger impressed for his new club just days after arriving on loan from Liverpool.
Soccer Feb 2, 2021
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.
Soccer Jan 9, 2021
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. ...
Soccer Nov 14, 2020
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, ...