Latest Japanese J League News
Montedio relegated from J.League
November, 3 2011Montedio Yamagata's relegation from the J.League was confirmed today as they lost 2-0 at Vissel Kobe.
Article | ConversationJ.League: Avispa Fukuoka suffer relegation
October, 23 2011Avispa Fukuoka's seemingly inevitable relegation to J. League Division Two was confirmed today after they suffered a 3-1 loss at the hands of Albirex Niigata.
Article | ConversationJ.League: Nagoya Grampus close the gap
October, 15 2011Defending J.League champions Nagoya Grampus cut Gamba Osaka's lead at the top of the table to one point after doubles from Naoshi Nakamura and Jungo Fujimoto sealed a crucial 4-1 triumph over their title rivals at Mizuho Athletic Stadium.
Article | ConversationJ.League: Osaka stay top of the pile
October, 2 2011Gamba Osaka retained their one-point advantage at the top of the J.League on Sunday with a 1-0 home victory over Urawa Red Diamonds.
Article | ConversationJapan: Kashiwa miss big chance to go top
September, 25 2011Kashiwa Reysol missed the chance to go top of the J.League after they lost 3-1 at home to relegation-threatened Omiya Ardija.
Article | ConversationLjungberg set to join Japanese club S-Pulse
ESPNsoccernet staff | August, 27 2011Former Sweden international Freddie Ljungberg is to sign for Japanese club S-Pulse on a free transfer.
Article | ConversationJapan star Honda to honour fallen Matsuda
ESPNsoccernet staff | August, 9 2011Former Japan national team defender Naoki Matsuda died on Thursday after collapsing at training eariler in the week.
Article | ConversationFormer Japan defender Matsuda dies aged 34
ESPNsoccernet staff | August, 4 2011Former Japan national team defender Naoki Matsuda died on Thursday after collapsing at training eariler in the week.
Article | ConversationJapan defender Matsuda collapses at training
ESPNsoccernet staff | August, 3 2011Former Japan national team defender Naoki Matsuda collapsed at training on Tuesday after suffering a cardiopulmonary arrest.
Article | ConversationJ-League: Leaders Kashiwa Reysol slip-up
July, 16 2011J.League table toppers Kashiwa Reysol slipped to a 3-2 defeat at Kawasaki Frontale, despite battling back from two goals down.
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