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Japan's plot to win the World Cup is fully in motion and here's why it relies on the Premier League

By Chris Nee Published

Europe’s influx of Japanese talent is just the first step in a transfer revolution

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59-year-old Japan legend scores ahead of his 42nd professional season

By Joe Mewis Published

The Japanese legend began his professional career in 1986

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Who exactly is Riku Yamane? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

By Chris Nee Last updated

SCOUT REPORT Riku Yamane could be knocking at the door for a World Cup place – but who is Yokohama F. Marinos' highly rated midfielder?

SCOUT REPORT
Who exactly is Riku Handa? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

By Chris Nee Published

SCOUT REPORT Japanese Under-23 international Riku Handa is coming of age – but who is Gamba Osaka's defensive linchpin?

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NEW ISSUE: Cole Palmer’s journey to cult status, James McAtee on his Forest switch, Denilson tells his story, javelin ace Rory Delap, Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha scouted and Jari Litmanen takes your questions

By Henry Burridge Published

Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday October 16

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J.LEAGUE is set to go ‘European’ with landmark calendar move that could prove to be the making of football in Japan

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

ADVERTORIAL Next summer, J.LEAGUE’s football calendar will align with Europe's in a revolutionary move expected to supercharge transfer activity in and out of the country

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Vissel Kobe captain Andres Iniesta, 2020
Foreign players who played in Japan

By Tom Hancock Published

Including World Cup champions and a Ballon d'Or winner...

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Bojan exclusive: "People told me I was crazy to sign for Stoke, but I loved it there"

By Tom Hancock Published

INTERVIEW The Champions League-winning forward sat down with FFT to discuss his time with the Potters and his recent reunion with an old friend from Barcelona

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FIFPro World 11: Ozil overlooked as Matic makes midfield list

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Luka Modric Three midfielders shortlisted for last season's FIFPro World XI have been overlooked for 2018, including Mesut Ozil.

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Iniesta apologises for controversial Three Kings Day photo

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Andrés Iniesta Luján A photo posted by Andres Iniesta on Three Kings Day received a backlash for being racially insensitive, and he has since apologised.

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