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With only two months left until the 2026 World Cup gets underway, all eyes will soon fall on North America. Watching England sign off their...

Manchester United Women star Hinata Miyazawa impressed once again for Japan in spite of their narrow loss to the United States. The post Hinata...

Nairobi: Sam Kerr netted her 74th international goal to help Australia begin their FIFA Series 2026 campaign with a 5-0 win over Malawi at Nyayo...

Pathum Thani: Head coach Akira Ijiri was left with mixed feelings after Japan's dominant win over Vietnam in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20...

Sophia Wilson, after giving birth to her daughter Gigi in September, returns to the USWNT and the starting lineup for the first time since 2024.

Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist and the United States won the first of three matches against Japan 2-1 on Saturday.

The USWNT won their 10th-straight game, defeating Japan 2-1 to open up a series of three games against their long-time rival this month. Rose...

Lavelle and Heaps helped bring the USWNT its first 10-game winning streak since 2023

Lavelle scores on landmark 100th US startHeaps adds winner after sweeping counterEmma Hayes' side make it 10 straight winsRose Lavelle celebrated...

PROCESS: Robins STOKE boss Mark Robins reacted to fans’ disgruntlement at City’s early season slide from promotion candidates. “We have to remember...

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Pathum Thani: Japan cruised into the last four stage of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ by overpowering Vietnam 4-0 in their...

Updates as Matildas play Scorchers in KenyaKick-off at Nyayo National Stadium is 2pm local/9pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailG'day...

Daichi Kamada should be on Newcastle United’s shortlist when he leaves Crystal Palace on a free transfer this summer. The Japan international was...

Former Black Stars Management Committee member Kudjoe Fianoo has taken aim at the Ghana Football Association (GFA), accusing the body of...

Saka among Arsenal’s injury doubts again (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have a handful of injury doubts heading into this afternoon's Premier League...

Former AC Milan and Japan star Keisuke Honda said he wanted to set a new record after signing for a Singapore club on Friday to resume his...

USWNT forward Sophia Wilson is getting closer to 90 minutes fit and could play in all three upcoming games against Japan, head coach Emma Hayes said.

The issue was picked up during England’s recent friendly matches (Picture: Getty) Nike have admitted they are aware of a glaring problem with...

Sophia Wilson is back, the midfield is settling and key roster battles are heating up as the USWNT face Japan in a crucial three-game stretch.

Saka and Timber missed the games against Southampton and Sporting (Picture: Getty) Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber both remain doubts for Arsenal's...

Pathum Thani: Vietnam will have to tread carefully when they take on six-time champions Japan in their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™...

Tokyo: Former AC Milan and Japan star Keisuke Honda said he wanted to set a new record after signing for a Singapore club on Friday to resume his...

The U.S. women’s national team is back for three games in April after winning the SheBelieves Cup in March. Each game will be against the same...

A host of Everton Women stars have joined up with their nations over the international break. Young Lionesses Ruby Mace and Laila Harbert have been...

Martin Odegaard was forced off against Sporting Lisbon with an apparent knee injury (Picture: Getty) Arsenal are likely to be sweating on the...

Ao Tanaka is open to a Leeds United exit in the summer window with clubs from Germany are keen on the Japanese midfielder. The post Leeds United...

Daniel Farke only has himself to blame as Ao Tanaka pushes for an exit from Leeds United ahead of the summer transfer window. The Japan... The post...

Nonthaburi: Japan conceded their first goals in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday, with Australia's Avaani Prakash scoring...

Nonthaburi: Japan's impressive unbeaten run in the group stage of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ may have impressed fans, but for...

Nonthaburi: Japan sealed top spot in Group C of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a 5-2 defeat of Australia at the Nonthaburi...

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a move for Kaoru Mitoma this summer, and the Brighton winger’s own words from his time working under Roberto De...

Celtic currently have several players developing away from Parkhead, with loan spells spanning Scotland, England, Germany and Japan. Each player...

Nonthaburi:  Australia head coach Alexander Epakis is thrilled at the prospect of facing Japan in their final AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand...

Vincent Kompany revealed he would make a late decision on Harry Kane’s involvement for Bayern Munich’s Champions League quarter-final first leg...

Danish coach Nils Nilsen was axed for being 'a little too lax, a little too soft' despite leading the Japanese women to the Asian Cup title two...

Did you ever have one of those weeks? Or in this case, two weeks? Somehow, with everything that's been going on, I haven't managed to catch an...

Kirby's class helps stun Arsenal, Palmer shows leadership potential for Chelsea and teenager Shaw makes her mark for LiverpoolSecuring their...

Pathum Thani: Haruko Suzuki insists Japan are still a work in progress despite the six-time champions booking their spot in the quarter-finals of...

Scottish PremiershipSunday, April 5, 2026Dens Park, Dundee DUNDEE…1(Murray 57) CELTIC…2(Yang 9, Iheanacho 82) Celtic have moved to within just...

Thammasat:  Japan eased to a 2-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group C tie at the Thammasat Stadium...

Martin O'Neill should continue to stick by Daizen Maeda for Celtic’s trip to Dundee on Sunday despite his mortifying form. The Japan international...

The misfiring Japan frontman has endured a miserable debut season at St Andrew's

Pathum Thani: Japan will be confident of another victory when they face Chinese Taipei in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ at the...

Thammasat: Noa Fukushima's blend of passion and attacking intelligence was on full display as Japan opened their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand...

West Ham United and Japan star Riko Ueki has endured an eventful week for club and country. Less than two weeks ago, Ueki was lifting... The post...

Ben White was called up by Thomas Tuchel for recent friendlies for England against Uruguay and Japan, but he was booed by fans at Wembley in a...

Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt (Picture: Getty) Nicky Butt believes can see Manchester United bringing James Garner back to Old...

Harry Kane missed England's friendly against Japan on Tuesday after picking up injury in training, plunging his involvement for Bayern Munich...

Ben White joined Thomas Tuchel's England camp on international duty for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan last week, where he was booed by fans...

There will certainly be no lack of confidence from Benjamin Nygren when he takes to the field against Dundee this Sunday in a vital Premiership...

Wataru Endo hopes to play again for Liverpool before the end of the season.

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Thammasat: Noa Fukushima's blend of passion and attacking intelligence was on full display as Japan opened their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand...

Thammasat: Head coach Akira Ijiri was measured in his assessment following Japan's 6-0 victory over India in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand...

Women's Asian Cup finalists Australia and Japan said on Thursday the Asian Football ⁠Confederation (AFC) had ignored an invitation to address...

Nils Nielsen has stepped down as head ⁠coach of the Japanese women's team, the country's football association (JFA) said on ‌Thursday, less than...

Takehiro Tomiyasu was a fan favourite during his time at Arsenal. The Japan international was a tremendous player and produced a few outstanding...

France top the world rankings after beating Brazil. Japan surprised England, while Bosnia & Herzegovina eliminated Italy. We assess four value bets...

With less than 7 months until the 2026 World Cup, England boss Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make with his squad. We assess the value picks as...

It’s often in the toughest moments that you truly understand what Liverpool Football Club means, and Wataru Endo has just shared a story that...

Thammasat: Japan underlined their title credentials with a 6-0 defeat of India in Group C of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on...

Japanese football fans were filmed tidying up their section of Wembley Stadium following their team's 1-0 victory over England.

From a vacuum sealers, to egg box holders and even food disinfectant machines - there is seemingly no shortage of niche products to help keep your...

The midfielder trained with his team-mates ahead of both the 1-1 draw to Uruguay at Wembley and Tuesday's shock 1-0 defeat to Japan, but did not...

Kuala Lumpur: The Japan Football Association announced on Thursday that Nils Nielsen's contract as head coach of the women's national team will not...

There are serious concerns regarding Harry Kane. The Bayern Munich striker was forced off with an injury on Tuesday just before the international...

Celtic great Shunsuke Nakamura was back in Glasgow last week, a reminder of a different side and a different level of quality. The former Japanese...

Women's Asian Cup finalists Japan and Australia have united to hit out at the AFC for inequitable and stagnant prize money awarded for the...

England struggled to create chances in their 1-1 draw with Uruguay and 1-0 defeat by Japan at Wembley, but the time to fine-tune this team is not...

Kuala Lumpur: The latest FIFA World Ranking released on Wednesday saw Japan strengthen their position as the highest-ranked team in Asia.

Thomas Tuchel compared Harry Kane’s role in the England squad to that of Lionel Messi for Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal to highlight...

Some countries, like Kosovo and Iraq, have only just qualified after playoffs while most have been fine-tuning in friendlies“There's more talent...

England boss Thomas Tuchel warns Phil Foden his World Cup place is not guaranteed after the Manchester City star struggled in friendlies against...

Best-laid plans of the head coach fell apart with his likely World Cup leaders all missing during problematic friendlies at Wembley“We tried to...

Sweden qualified for the World Cup on Tuesday following a nail-biting play-off final against Poland (3-2), where they will be drawn in Group F...

Phil Foden failed to make much of an impression for the England national team during the recent international break. Following the friendly matches...

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has admonished the current leaders of the association to take into...

Foden struggled in an unfamiliar striker role for England against Japan at Wembley

Midfielder failed to impress against Uruguay and Japan‘He was excellent in camp but struggles on the pitch'Thomas Tuchel says Phil Foden is not...

Phil Foden has had a difficult season at Manchester City but started both England's matches against Uruguay and Japan - however, he failed to make...

Phil Foden deputised for Harry Kane during England's defeat by Japan but his struggles in that game, and more widely, could leave him as the Three...

Thomas Tuchel watched his England side labour to a draw against Uruguay and a defeat by Japan but insists his belief that the Three Lions can win...

Chelsea star Cole Palmer is a major talking point right now following England’s 1-0 defeat to Japan on Tuesday night. Palmer started for the...

England defender Marc Guehi is keen to see the Three Lions learn from their defeat to Japan ahead of the World Cup. The post England Defender Keen...

Marc Guehi says England need to “stick together” after going winless in March as they turn their attention to the World Cup. England, who were...

U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes named a 26-player roster for three matches against Japan. The squad features the return of Olympic...

Head coach Emma Hayes announces 26-player roster for three April matches

Forward Sophia Wilson and defender Tierna Davidson will return to the United States women's national team this month for the first time in over a...

Rice and Saka had both reported to international duty with England, only for the pair to withdraw from the squad ahead of the Three Lions' friendly...