Japanese cartoon hero Captain Tsubasa inspired Lionel Messi and countless other football stars worldwide. Now its creator is laying down his pen and aiming for the top with his own real-life team.... more »
Former Japan international Shinji Kagawa returned to the J-League with Cerezo Osaka on Wednesday, after more than a decade in Europe that included spells at Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund.... more »
Japanese midfielder Yuito Suzuki has joined Ligue 1 outfit Strasbourg from Shimizu S-Pulse on a loan deal with an option to buy, the French club said Friday.... more »
Australian manager Kevin Muscat said it felt "a little bit surreal" after leading Yokohama F Marinos to the J-League title in Japan on Saturday after a nervy end to the season.... more »
