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Japan withdraw from Copa, Spain invited
April, 5 2011Japan have pulled out of this summer's Copa America tournament, as the country continues to deal with the fallout from the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that has devastated the country.
Article | ConversationZaccheroni delighted
January, 29 2011Japan boss Alberto Zaccheroni saluted a heroic effort from his players after Tadahari Lee's goal in the second period of extra-time secured a record fourth Asian Cup triumph with a 1-0 win over Australia.
Article | ConversationAFC: No action over Ki's monkey celebration
January, 27 2011The Asian Football Confederation confirmed it will take no action over Ki Sung-Yeung's perceived racist celebration following his goal for South Korea against Japan in Tuesday's Asian Cup semi-final.
Article | ConversationInjured Kagawa could be out for the season
ESPNsoccernet staff | January, 26 2011Borussia Dortmund star Shinji Kagawa could miss the rest of the season after he was injured in Japan's Asian Cup semi-final win over South Korea on Tuesday.
Article | ConversationFriendlies: Japan stun Argentina in Saitama
October, 8 2010Shinji Okazaki's first-half strike gave Alberto Zaccheroni a winning start to life as Japan coach in a friendly against Argentina at Saitama Stadium.
Article | ConversationZaccheroni picks squad for Argentina and Korea
September, 30 2010Japan's new coach Alberto Zaccheroni has called up nine Europe-based players for the upcoming friendlies against Argentina and South Korea.
Article | ConversationJapan goalkeeper retires from international football
September, 8 2010Seigo Narazaki has brought an end to his 12-year international career after the goalkeeper announced his retirement from the national team following Japan's 2-1 friendly win over Guatemala in Osaka.
Article | ConversationFriendlies: Argentina put Spain to the sword
September, 3 2010Iran gave their preparations for January's Asian Cup a massive boost with a 1-0 friendly win over South Korea, who lost their first home game since January 2008.
Article | ConversationZaccheroni appointed new Japan coach
Soccernet staff | August, 30 2010Former Juventus boss Alberto Zaccheroni has been named as Japan's new coach, replacing the departed Takeshi Okada.
Article | ConversationKashima Antlers coach Oliveira wants Japan job
August, 29 2010Kashima Antlers coach Oswaldo Oliveira would relish the chance to become the next Japan coach should he be offered the position.
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