Japan

Shinji Kagawa Japan's Shinji Kagawa is determined to make an impact against Greece after taking the blame for their World Cup loss to Ivory Coast.

Shinji Kagawa Shinji Kagawa has urged his Japan team-mates to show their quality at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Shinji Kagawa Shinji Kagawa is focused on performing for Japan at the FIFA World Cup rather than impressing new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.

Robin van Persie Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad with toe and groin injuries.

Shinji Kagawa Shinji Kagawa has expressed his desire for more first-team action at Manchester United after suffering back-to-back defeats with Japan.

Japan Japan want better officiating in their Asian Cup clash with Jordan in Melbourne on Tuesday as they look to advance to the last eight.

Dodo Brazil coach Dunga has called-up Dodo and Mario Fernandes for October's friendlies with Argentina and Japan.

Yuto Nagatomo Arguably the World Cup's best behaved supporters will meet in Ekaterinburg on Sunday as Japan face Senegal in Group H.

Keisuke Honda Japan were aggrieved as the officials denied Takuma Asano an equaliser after Ahmed Khalil's brace gave UAE a priceless qualifying win.

Japan Japan began their Asian Cup defence with a 4-0 thrashing of tournament debutants Palestine in Newcastle on Monday.