Vissel Kobe

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka midfielder Takashi Usami has argued his team can catch J-League leaders Urawa Red Diamonds, despite losing on Wednesday.

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.

Sagan Tosu Newly promoted Tokushima Vortis were given a hostile welcome in their maiden J.League outing as Sagan Tosu dished out a 5-0 thrashing.

Omiya Ardija The Saitama derby is the highlight of a J-League weekend which will be a last audition for a place in Japan's FIFA World Cup squad.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Fernando Torres and Andres Iniesta suffered defeats in their respective J.League bows for Sagan Tosu and Vissel Kobe on Sunday.

Kawasaki Frontale Kawasaki Frontale remain in the hunt at the top of the J-League after edging a nine-goal thriller 5-4 against Cerezo Osaka on Saturday.

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.

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.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka's superb J-League run continued as Lins' last-gasp winner earned a 3-2 victory at fellow title challengers Kashima Antlers.

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.