The Latest Breaking News from JLeague

Tokyo (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain's star-studded squad landed in Japan Sunday for a three-game tour against local teams, with new manager Christophe Galtier hoping to make a strong start with the French giants.

With the Emperor and Empress unable to visit regional areas for more than 2-1/2 years due to the pandemic, the Imperial Household Agency is closely monitoring various events, including J.League soccer matches, to help devise measures to prevent infection and allow the couple to resume their trips.

Tokyo (AFP) - Andres Iniesta's floundering J-League side Vissel Kobe fired manager Miguel Angel Lotina after less than three months in charge Wednesday, with reports blaming his treatment of the former Barcelona legend.

Thailand international midfielder Chaowat Veerachart was on Saturday unveiled as a new signing by Cerezo Osaka.

Ange Postecoglou is looking to add recruits in the middle of the park this summer.

Toru Oniki is an old rival of Postecoglou's and he says his success in Scotland is an inspiration in Japan.

Steven McGarry reckons that the Australian will be relentless in his pursuit of trophies next season at Celtic Park.

The Japanese midfielder hit the ground running with a flying start to Hoops career

Tokyo (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain will play three J-League teams on a tour of Japan this summer, the French champions said on Thursday, as they court an Asian audience with Kylian Mbappe still in tow.

The striker is back in Japan to say his final farewell to the fans at his former side.

Tokyo (AFP) - Yoshimi Yamashita said she felt "pride and responsibility" on Friday after being named one of three woman referees for Qatar, a first for the men's World Cup.