Japan Features
Spirited Japan seal Asian Cup glory
John Duerden, Qatar | January, 29 2011John Duerden hails the Japanese spirit as they beat Australia in the final of the AFC Asian Cup.
Article | ConversationSocceroos seeking piece of history
Brett Taylor | January, 28 2011Australia will be motivated by the prospect of writing history in the Asian Cup final, says Brett Taylor.
Article | ConversationDuerden: Samurai Blue need to show steel
John Duerden | January, 28 2011Japan must show their steel in the Asian Cup final against a physical Australian team, writes John Duerden.
Article | ConversationJapan rewrite history
John Duerden | January, 25 2011Japan's semi-final victory over South Korea ends 18 years of hurt, writes John Duerden
Article | ConversationHonda the driving force of Asian football
John Duerden | December, 27 2010John Duerden thinks Japan star Keisuke Honda has been the best Asian player of 2010.
Article | ConversationRaynor: Ibrahimovic could coach Barca
Dominic Raynor | October, 22 2010This week in Off The Ball, Ibrahimovic claims he could coach Barca and Peruvians drug their opponents.
Article | ConversationRaynor: Oasis' Manchester United revenge
Dominic Raynor | October, 15 2010This week in Off The Ball, Liam Gallagher steals Cantona's car door and holographic matches.
Article | ConversationNew-look Asian rivals battle to draw
John Duerden | October, 13 2010South Korea still have much to prove after being held by Asian rivals Japan, writes John Duerden.
Article | ConversationKagawa provides reminder of Eastern promise
Uli Hesse | October, 12 2010As Shinji Kagawa makes headlines at Dortmund, Uli Hesse examines the impact of Asian players in Germany.
Article | ConversationThe beginning of a beautiful friendship?
John Duerden | September, 3 2010John Duerden examines the task ahead for the attack-minded new Japan boss Alberto Zaccheroni.
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