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Yoshida draws on World Cup 'fight' to help Schalke beat the drop

Berlin (AFP) - Schalke head to league leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday in the midst of an extraordinary relegation escape act, with more than a little help from centre-back and captain Maya Yoshida.

AFP

Kishida: Samurai Blue surprised world

The Samurai Blue may have been defeated by Croatia in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Qatar, but they have left their fans satisfied.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Samurai Blue fall short in shootout

AL WAKRAH, Qatar -- For 120 minutes, Japan was certainly Croatia's equal. But when their World Cup round-of-16 match came down to a penalty shootout, Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic proved the dominant force.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Daring Japan showcase brave new era at World Cup despite penalty heartache

The Samurai Blue displayed a versatile, eye-catching style in Qatar, which can fuel an exciting future

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Samurai Blue heroics attract interest outside stadiums

DOHA -- Japan's historic toppling of a pair of European giants to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup has generated increased interest in the country beyond the confines of the stadiums.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Mature tactics help Japan grow up at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Japan were labelled naive when they exited the World Cup four years ago against Belgium.Now their canny tactics have upset Germany and Spain and taken them to the last 16.

AFP

Maya Yoshida reveals World Cup curse research that saw Japan knock Germany out

Former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida did some reading to find some confidence that Japan could progress from a group containing Germany and Spain at the 2022 World Cup

Daily Mirror

Yoshida rallies Japan after Costa Rica disappointment

Doha (AFP) - Japan captain Maya Yoshida urged his team to stick together after their 1-0 loss to Costa Rica on Sunday and believes a place in the knock-out round is still within their reach.

AFP

Time to show worth, says Germany boss Flick as Spain crunch looms at World Cup

Facing the prospect of an early exit from the World Cup for the second consecutive tournament, Germany boss Hansi Flick asserted his players would show their worth against Spain on Sunday night.

Radio France Internationale

Japan ready to strut stuff against Costa Rica

Doha (AFP) - Japan sashayed through Germany's defence to win their opening World Cup game but captain Maya Yoshida said the Blue Samurai cannot afford to "dance badly" against Costa Rica on Sunday.

AFP

Japan star perfectly predicted how they'd beat "best team in the world" Germany

Japan produced yet another World Cup shock as they came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 with a number of Premier League stars on show including Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma

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The Guardian - UK

Germany 1-2 Japan: World Cup 2022 – as it happened

MBM: Takuma Asano – of Bundesliga side Bochum – scored a brilliant late winner to floor Germany, who are now in serious danger of going out in the groups again. Scott Murray was watching.

Daily Mirror

Japan manager "grateful" ahead of clash with "role models" Germany at World Cup

Hajima Moriyasu's team will begin their World Cup campaign against the 2014 champions, with seven members of Japan's squad playing their club football in the Bundesliga.

The Guardian - UK

Germany and Joshua Kimmich seek redemption for dismal defence in 2018

Joshua Kimmich has said Germany’s defence of the World Cup in 2018 was ‘terrible’ as they prepare to face familiar foes in the Japan side

AFP

Japan hoping to upstage 'role models' Germany at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu is hoping the apprentices can upset the masters when they take on "role models" Germany in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.

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Evening Standard

Japan 2022 World Cup guide: Star player, fixtures, squad, one to watch, odds to win

Promoting youth in the last few years in a bid for a new era, Japan still boast some stars who have made the grade in Europe.

Sports Illustrated

Japan World Cup Preview: Tested Team Has Spoiler Potential

The Samurai Blue are in a brutal group with Spain and Germany, but the potential giant killers should not be overlooked.

AFP

A boy named Maya: Japan's Yoshida targets historic last-16 berth

Tokyo (AFP) - Maya Yoshida is the tough-tackling defender with a girl's name who will try to lead Japan into uncharted territory in Qatar, a tournament likely to be his World Cup swansong.

AFP

Japan name World Cup squad to put 'Tragedy of Doha' behind them

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said revenge was not on his mind as he named his squad Tuesday for the World Cup in Qatar -- the scene of his country's biggest football heartbreak.

AFP

Japan name former Barca prodigy Kubo in World Cup squad

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu named former Barcelona youth star Takefusa Kubo in his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Tuesday, with Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma also bound for Qatar.

AFP

Five new faces to watch in the Bundesliga this season

Berlin (AFP) - A new-look Bayern Munich will enter the 2022/23 season as firm favourites to win their 11th straight Bundesliga title, despite one of the more tumultuous off-seasons in recent memory.

AFP

Skipper Yoshida fires World Cup warning after Japan 'fell apart'

Osaka (Japan) (AFP) - Captain Maya Yoshida warned Japan they will have no chance at the World Cup if they "fall apart after conceding one goal", following a sobering 3-0 home defeat to Tunisia.

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