J-League

Yoichiro Kakitani Basel have announced the signing of Japan international Yoichiro Kakitani from Cerezo Osaka.

Urawa Reds Sagan Tosu and Kawasaki Frontale closed the gap on J-League leaders Urawa Reds, as Tokushima Vortis added some cheer to a dismal season.

Kashima Antlers J.League leaders Kashima Antlers returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Saturday with a superb 3-1 win at Yokohama F. Marinos.

Urawa Reds Leaders Urawa Reds host a team that has lost five games in a row as closest challengers Kashima Antlers entertain the J-League's form side.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds were unable to put pressure on J-League leaders Sagan Tosu as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Diego Forlan The J-League is not unfamiliar with welcoming world-renowned names, with Andres Iniesta set to be the latest in a distinguished list.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Former Spain striker Fernando Torres struck in an Emperor's Cup clash with Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe.

Sagan Tosu Urawa Reds and Sagan Tosu will resume their battle for top spot in the J-League when they return to action on Saturday.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Vissel Kobe's head of player development Atsuhiro Miura has denied the club is in negotiations to sign Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta.

Vegalta Sendai Vegalta Sendai clambered out of the J-League relegation zone with a 1-0 win at Cerezo Osaka on Saturday to make it third victories in a row.