The Latest Breaking News from Junya Ito

An unstoppable Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 6-2 win away to Montpellier on Sunday that allowed them to open up a huge 12-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.

Asian Cup favourites Japan have crashed out, suffering a last-gasp 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Iran who'll meet hosts Qatar in the semis .

DOHA -- Japan's Samurai Blue pulled off its second shock of the Qatar World Cup over a European power, rallying with two goals in the second half to stun Spain 2-1 on Thursday night in Doha and advance to the knockout round as the unlikely top team in Group E.

Tokyo (AFP) - As the final whistle blew on Japan's shock victory over Spain, thrilled fans flooded onto Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble crossing to celebrate a win few had dared to dream of.

Paris (AFP) - Marseille's dramatic exit from the Champions League risks overshadowing the rest of their season on the pitch while also further damaging the finances of a club who desperately needed the money from a prolonged European run.

Neymar scored from the penalty spot but Paris Saint-Germain's perfect start to the French campaign was ended in a 1-1 draw with Monaco on Sunday, while Alexis Sanchez scored his first goals for Marseille in a 3-0 win at Nice. In Paris, Neymar rolled in his eighth goal in five…

Paris (AFP) - Neymar scored from the penalty spot but Paris Saint-Germain's perfect start to the French campaign was ended in a 1-1 draw with Monaco on Sunday, while Alexis Sanchez scored his first goals for Marseille in a 3-0 win at Nice.

The 24-year-old made way as a tactical substitute for Junya Ito in Samurai Blue's final competitive match before Qatar.

Minute-by-minute report: A late brace from Kaoru Mitoma secured Japan’s qualification and consigned Australia to the playoff route to reach Qatar