Vissel Kobe

Arsene Wenger

Urawa Reds J-League leaders Urawa Reds will look to consolidate their position at the summit with victory at mid-table Albirex Niigata on Tuesday.

Lukas Podolski Vissel Kobe have secured the services of Lukas Podolski from Galatasaray per the end of the season for a fee of €2.6 million.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Andres Iniesta has confirmed that he will retire from international football following Spain's World Cup elimination at the hands of Russia.

Ventforet Kofu Urawa Reds went top of the J.League at the weekend and they will attempt to stay there by beating Ventforet Kofu on Tuesday.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds climbed to the top of the J.League with a 1-0 victory over Cerezo Osaka in the last round of fixtures before a two-month hiatus.

Gamba Osaka Urawa Reds conceded a late goal in a 1-1 draw at Sagan Tosu on Saturday to relinquish their lead in the J-League with one match to play.

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.

Kashiwa Reysol Kashiwa Reysol will hope to cap a memorable week when they take on Yokohama F Marinos in the J-League on Saturday.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Powerful images show Andres Iniesta sitting on the Camp Nou pitch after saying goodbye to the Barcelona fans.