Latest Japanese J League News
J-League: Gamba Osaka move into top four
July, 10 2011Gamba Osaka moved up to fourth in the J.League after coming from behind to beat Omiya Ardija 3-2.
Article | ConversationJ-League: Kashiwa Reysol remain top
July, 9 2011Kashiwa Reysol snatched a last-gasp winner against fourth-placed Vegalta Sendai to keep their one-point lead at the top of the J.League standings intact.
Article | ConversationGamba Osaka starlet Usami set for Bayern loan
June, 27 2011Gamba Osaka forward Takashi Usami has confirmed he is to join Bayern Munich on a six-month loan deal.
Article | ConversationJ League: Leaders Kashiwa extend advantage
June, 25 2011Kashiwa Reysol moved four points clear at the top of the J.League with a comfortable 4-1 win at Vantforet Kofu.
Article | ConversationJapan: Leaders Kashiwa stumble at home
ESPNsoccernet staff | June, 15 2011J.League leaders Kashiwa Reysol suffered only their second defeat of the season, going down 3-0 at home to Jubilo Iwata.
Article | ConversationJ-League: Cerezo Osaka off the mark
June, 11 2011Cerezo Osaka picked up their first win in the J. League this season by beating hosts Avispa Fukuoka 3-0 on Saturday, ending their seven-game losing run.
Article | ConversationJapan coach urges players to move abroad
ESPNsoccernet staff | June, 9 2011Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni wants his players to move abroad to play football at a higher level before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Article | ConversationJapan: Sugai strike send Vegalta into second
May, 22 2011Vegalta Sendai extended their unbeaten run to seven games with a 1-0 win at Montedio Yamagata to move up to second place in the J.League.
Article | ConversationJapan: Gamba Osaka close in leaders
May, 15 2011Gamba Osaka came from behind to pick up their first win on the road in this season's J.League.
Article | ConversationJapan chief Ogura praises resilience
ESPNsoccernet staff | April, 26 2011President of the Japanese Football Association Junji Ogura is delighted that the J. League returned to action on Saturday following the devastating earthquake that hit the region earlier in the year.
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