Previously, when the Japan Football Association announced "The JFA Pledge of ... "So, when we play together as the Japan national team, we should be moving towards this goal and making sure we can ...

Ryo Nagata's story is one of cultural blending and talent development. Born in Mönchengladbach, Germany, to a Japanese mother and a German father, he spent part of his early years in Japan before ...

The Rising Stars of Japanese Football The 27-man roster of Japan currently includes 22 players plying their trade in European leagues, a clear sign of the country's broadening football horizon. The ...

The legendary Japanese player, still going strong and playing at age 58, marvels at how far football has come in his country.

Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce react to Jamaican Women's Football team making it to the Round of 16 in FIFA World Cup Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce react to Jamaican Women's ...

As of the World Football Elo Ratings’ last update in early January, Japan is currently the highest-ranked team in Asia (13th), nested between Ecuador and Croatia. The program’s all-time high ...

A special exhibit is being held at the FIFA Museum in Zurich to mark 44 years since the smash-hit Japanese football manga ...

When Xi came to power in 2012, his love for the sport spurred a drive to reform and improve Chinese football. His dream, he ...

With a win, Japan could become the first non-host nation to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be held in North America. The Blue Samurai could also become the quickest team to seal their ...

Yukari Kinga, a member of Japan's 2011 Women's World Cup-winning team, will retire at the end of this season, her WE League football club, Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina, said Tuesday. The 40-year-old ...

Japan today became the first country to qualify ... In Oceania, qualification will be decided next week with the final four teams battling it out. New Caledonia and Tahiti meet in one semi-final ...