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VAHID HALILHODZIC

Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 29, 2017
Yoshida, Japan teammates await important match against Australia
Japan defender Maya Yoshida insists he and his teammates are relaxed ahead of Thursday's crunch World Cup qualifier against Australia despite rumors that manager Vahid Halilhodzic will be fired if the Samurai Blue fail to win.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 27, 2017
Inter Milan's Nagatomo limps off pitch with hamstring pain
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic could be in for a selection headache for the World Cup qualifier against Australia after defender Yuto Nagatomo asked for his own substitution in Inter Milan's 3-1 win at Roma on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 23, 2017
JFA voices support for Japan coach Halilhodzic
The Japan Football Association reiterated its support for national team coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Wednesday, responding to a report that said the federation could sack the Bosnian if Japan fails to beat Australia in its upcoming World Cup qualifier.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 5, 2017
Japan manager Halilhodzic expresses concern over injuries ahead of World Cup qualifier
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic admitted Saturday that injuries to striker Yuya Osako and midfielder Keisuke Honda are causing him concern ahead of the team's upcoming World Cup qualifier at home against Australia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 14, 2017
Japan draws with Iraq to move one win away from World Cup
Japan is one win away from qualifying for its sixth consecutive World Cup after grinding out a 1-1 draw away to Iraq on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2017
Halilhodzic forced into midfield reshuffle for Iraq qualifier
Japan midfielder Hotaru Yamaguchi remains doubtful and could force coach Vahid Halilhodzic into further tinkering for the World Cup qualifier against Iraq on Tuesday, when a win would massively boost the chance of a finals appearance in a year's time in Russia.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 8, 2017
Halilhodzic demands fast start in qualifier after first-half no-show against Syria
Japan manager Vahid Halilhodzic has warned his players that they are in for a rude surprise if they tackle next week's World Cup qualifier against Iraq with the same laissez-faire attitude with which they began Wednesday's 1-1 friendly draw with Syria.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 7, 2017
Japan warms up for World Cup qualifier with draw against Syria
Japan limbered up for next week's World Cup qualifier against Iraq with a 1-1 draw with Syria in a friendly on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2017
Yoshida issues challenge to Shoji a day before Japan-Syria friendly
Southampton defender Maya Yoshida urged Kashima Antlers' Gen Shoji to grab the moment and win a permanent place on the first team after Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic dropped Masato Morishige from his back four for June's internationals.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
May 31, 2017
Gambler Halilhodzic hoping chips keep falling his way
National team manager Vahid Halilhodzic's willingness to take risks has worked out well in recent months, and Japan will be hoping that his instincts continue to pay off in its upcoming World Cup qualifier against Iraq.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 26, 2017
Journeyman midfielder Kato grateful for surprise call-up
Kohei Kato vowed to show his worth to coach Vahid Halilhodzic after the Bulgarian-based midfielder received a surprise call-up to Japan's 25-man squad ahead of a friendly against Syria and 2018 World Cup qualifier away to Iraq.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 25, 2017
Halilhodzic selects Kubo, a few newcomers for friendly, World Cup qualifier
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic picked in-form Gent striker Yuya Kubo and also sprung a few surprises on Thursday as he named his 25-man squad for the upcoming friendly against Syria and World Cup final-round qualifier away to Iraq.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 29, 2017
Goalkeeper Kawashima comes in from the cold to boost Japan's World Cup bid
Goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima believes he has repaid his manager's faith after returning from the international wilderness to steer Japan closer to a sixth straight World Cup appearance with two clean sheets in two qualifying wins.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 28, 2017
Kubo plays instrumental role in Japan's rout of Thailand
Man-of the-moment Yuya Kubo scored a goal and set up two more as Japan took a step closer to a sixth straight World Cup appearance with a 4-0 drubbing of Thailand on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 27, 2017
Halilhodzic warns Japan not to underestimate Thailand
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic cracked the whip on Monday and fired a warning shot at his team, ordering his players not to take Thailand lightly in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 22, 2017
Halilhodzic looking for team leaders to fill Hasebe gap against UAE
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic is confident his players can overcome the loss of captain Makoto Hasebe for Thursday's vital World Cup qualifier away to the United Arab Emirates.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Mar 22, 2017
Japan playing for high stakes in World Cup double-header
Only one point separates the top four teams at the halfway stage of Japan's final qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup, and the coming week could make or break the Samurai Blue's bid to reach a sixth successive tournament.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 21, 2017
Captain Hasebe to skip World Cup qualifiers due to knee injury
Japan captain Makoto Hasebe said Monday he will fly home for further tests after a right knee injury forced him to withdraw from the national team's upcoming final-round World Cup qualifiers against UAE and Thailand.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 16, 2017
Halilhodzic keeps spot for Honda on 25-man squad
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic has decided to keep faith in Keisuke Honda, naming the out-of-favor AC Milan attacker to his 25-man squad on Thursday for this month's World Cup final-round qualifiers against United Arab Emirates and Thailand.
SOCCER / World cup
Jan 9, 2017
Halilhodzic backs 48-team World Cup
Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic gave his approval to expanding the World Cup from its current 32-team format to 40 or 48 teams as FIFA prepares to discuss the idea during its board meeting on Tuesday.
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