J1 League

Andrés Iniesta Luján Tackling a new challenge alongside old friend Andres Iniesta was key in persuading David Villa to join J.League club Vissel Kobe.

Gaku Shibasaki The man who scored twice against Real Madrid in the Club World Cup final has joined Tenerife in Segunda Division.

Shinji Okazaki Yoshinori Muto needs to toughen up and improve his decision making if he is to replace Shinji Okazaki at Mainz.

Albirex Niigata With second facing third in the J.League this weekend, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are able to extend their lead at the top against Albirex Niigata.

Tadanari Lee Urawa Reds striker Tadanari Lee wants the J.League to adopt a zero-tolerance attitude towards racism like the Premier League.

Albirex Niigata Diego Forlan broke his J.League duck to help move Cerezo Osaka joint top of the table with a 2-0 win at leaders Kashima Antlers on Sunday.

Yokohama F Marinos Urawa Reds moved into second place in the J.League on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Albirex Niigata on Saturday.