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YUTO NAGATOMO

Hajime Moriyasu names his squad for Japan's two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against North Korea on Thursday.
SOCCER
Mar 14, 2024
Koki Ogawa and Yuto Nagatomo called up for Japan's matches against North Korea
Winger Junya Ito was overlooked after leaving the Japan squad during the Asian Cup amid a reported sexual assault allegation.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 22, 2022
Japan's Yuto Nagatomo plans to continue playing
'I am still very fit and moving as how I imagine, so I want to continue my career.'
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 6, 2022
As Japan exits the World Cup, eyes turn to the team's future
Veterans are set to step back, head coach Hajime Moriyasu's future is uncertain and the country waits to see if the next star player is waiting in the ranks of the J. League.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 5, 2022
Japan to rely on preparation and samurai spirit in matchup against Croatia
Veteran defender Yuto Nagatomo says Japan must fight with the bravery of samurai to topple Croatia and make the nation's first foray into the final eight at a World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 25, 2022
Ritsu Doan revels in getting last laugh after Japan's win over Germany
'Before I came to the World Cup, people in Germany were saying it would be an easy game against Japan,' Doan said.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 21, 2022
Japan must brave challenging climb to reach lofty ambitions at World Cup
Japan has set its sights on the quarterfinals in Qatar but may need to go through two former champions to get there.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 10, 2022
Yuto Nagatomo ready to make splash for Japan in fourth World Cup
Yuto Nagatomo is set to become to first Japanese field player to reach four straight World Cups and needs no extra encouragement to express his pride in representing Japan once again in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 10, 2022
Samurai Blue's Japan-based members arrive in Qatar for World Cup
Japan will play its final warmup match before the tournament against Canada in Dubai on Nov. 17.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Sep 20, 2021
Older, wiser Yuto Nagatomo comes full circle with return to FC Tokyo
Yuto Nagatomo has returned to FC Tokyo nearly 11 years after his emotional departure and is already making an impact.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 12, 2021
Former Inter defender Yuto Nagatomo returns to FC Tokyo
The Samurai Blue fullback's signing, announced on his 35th birthday, comes over a decade after he left the capital for a successful European career in Italy, Turkey and France.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 1, 2020
Yuto Nagatomo signs with Marseille
Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo has signed a one-season deal with French heavyweight Olympique Marseille, the French Ligue 1 side said Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 3, 2020
Galatasaray announces Yuto Nagatomo exit, shares tearful goodbye
Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo's departure from Galatasaray was made official on Thursday, with the Turkish side announcing the expiration of his contract and posting photos of his emotional goodbye on social media.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 2, 2020
Yuto Nagatomo reportedly leaving Galatasaray
Japan international defender Yuto Nagatomo will leave Turkish giant Galatasary, Turkish media reported Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 19, 2020
Shohei Ohtani goes to bat in fight against coronavirus
The Los Angeles Angels star and Samurai Blue defender Yuto Nagatomo have contributed to crowdfunding efforts aiming to provide protective equipment to medical workers.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 2, 2019
Yuto Nagatomo scores late to help Galatasaray earn draw
Defender Yuto Nagatomo salvaged a point for Galatasaray in the Turkish top flight on Sunday, scoring at the death to snatch a 1-1 draw at Trabzonspor.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 10, 2019
Samurai Blue rout Mongolia 6-0 in 2022 World Cup qualifier
In the sumo ring, wrestlers from Mongolia rule the roost against their Japanese opponents.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Sep 4, 2019
Moriyasu relies heavily on overseas players
The Samurai Blue are coming from increasingly far away.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 6, 2019
Yuto Nagatomo's Galatasaray beats Shinji Kagawa, Besiktas in Istanbul derby
Japan teammates Yuto Nagatomo and Shinji Kagawa faced off Sunday in one of Turkish soccer's biggest grudge matches, with Nagatomo's Galatasaray emerging as a 2-0 winner over Kagawa's Besiktas in the Istanbul derby.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 21, 2019
Yuto Nagatomo nabs first goal for Galatasaray since 2018 transfer
Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo returned from injury to score his first goal for Galatasaray since his transfer last year in the Turkish top-flight team's 3-1 win over Kayserispor on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jan 23, 2019
Japan fails to shift attack into gear
"Defense wins championships," as the old saying goes.

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