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ZICO

Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 4, 2020
'King Kazu' targeting Zico's mark as oldest to score in J. League's top division
The 53-year-old star is also poised to extend his record as the J. League's oldest-ever player for newly promoted Yokohama FC.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 28, 2019
Zico and Guido Buchwald preach patience, insisting younger players need ample experience before move to Europe
Former J. League legends Zico and Guido Buchwald both urged young Japanese players to avoid making sudden leaps to big European clubs, suggesting that smaller moves could be better for their long-term development.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 27, 2019
J. League establishes global ambassador program to promote league overseas
The J. League will draw from its considerable network of foreign former players under a new global ambassador program intended to promote the competition overseas.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Dec 20, 2018
Shohei Ohtani receives Prime Minister Cup for second time at Japan Pro Sports Awards
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani has collected another Prime Minister Cup at the Japan Pro Sports Awards.
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 8, 2017
Support continues for Brazilian club Chapecoense
The J. League said Friday it will continue its charity activities to raise funds for tragedy-hit Brazilian side Chapecoense and will also invite its youth team to a soccer tournament it hosts in summer.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Nov 12, 2016
B. League needs more marquee players
The B. League is doing a commendable job marketing and promoting itself in its inaugural season.
SOCCER
Oct 27, 2015
Zico fails to secure required backing for FIFA presidential bid
Brazil soccer legend and former Japan national team coach Zico revealed he gave up his campaign for the FIFA presidency on Monday after failing to muster the required five association nominations.
SOCCER
Oct 26, 2015
Zico makes last-ditch bid for FIFA presidency
Brazil soccer legend and former Japan national team coach Zico told Kyodo News in an exclusive interview Monday that he believes his knowledge and experience of the game make him the best man to clean up FIFA.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 4, 2015
Zico thinks he's can win FIFA presidency
Brazilian legend and former Japan national team coach Zico believes he is in with a chance of replacing Sepp Blatter after voicing his intention of running for FIFA presidency.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 3, 2015
Former Japan manager Zico considers running for FIFA presidency
Former Brazil international and former Japan national team coach Zico is considering running for president of FIFA following the shock resignation of Sepp Blatter on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 19, 2013
Antlers thump Grampus as Zico watches on
Kashima Antlers swept past Nagoya Grampus 3-1 in the J. League on Saturday in the presence of the club's legendary architect Zico.

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