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Japan captain Hasebe retires from international football
Japan midfielder and captain Makoto Hasebe announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday, following his team round of 16 exit from the World Cup.
4 Jul 2018
Japan owe World Cup success to coach Nishino - Football Association
President of Japanese Football Association Kohzo Tashima said the team's head coach Akira Nishino helped Japan do so well at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
3 Jul 2018
Belgium will learn from Japan drama, says De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne said on Monday that Belgium would thoroughly analyse their game against Japan and would learn their lessons in preparations for their quarter-final encounter with Brazil.
3 Jul 2018
Kawashima: Japan proud to have reached round of 16
Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said on Monday that his side was proud to be able to reach round of 16 at this year's World Cup in Russia.
3 Jul 2018
Nishino blames himself for team’s defeat to Belgium
Japan coach Akira Nishino took the blame upon himself for his side’s defeat to Belgium in their round of 16 game on Monday.
3 Jul 2018
Nishino wanted to score more to finish off Belgium
Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Monday that his team wanted to score more when they were 2-0 up against Belgiuma and did not expect to concede a goal in the dying seconds of the game.
3 Jul 2018
Belgium v Japan player ratings
A blockbuster second half saw Japan come out swinging and Belgium snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, winning 3-2 in Rostov-on-Don.
3 Jul 2018
Hazard named man of the the match against Japan
Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard was named the man of the match after Monday’s round of 16 game with Japan in Rostov-on-Don.
3 Jul 2018
Pic special: Belgium fight back from the brink to beat Japan in Rostov-on-Don
Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui gave Japan a 2-0 lead before Jan Vertonghen pulled one back for Roberto Martinez's side. Marouane Fellaini then equalised for Belgium before Nacer Chadli scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner.
3 Jul 2018
Belgium produce stunning comeback to beat Japan 3-2
Belgium produced a fantastic comeback to knock Japan out of the World Cup in Rostov-on-Don on Monday. They will now face Brazil in the last eight.
3 Jul 2018
Hazard and Lukaku start for Belgium against Japan
Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku have been named in the starting lineup for Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 match against Japan, FIFA announced on its official website on Monday.
3 Jul 2018
Belgian foreign minister Reynders to attend Belgium v Japan
Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders will attend his country's World Cup round of 16 game against Japan, the Foreign Ministry's press service told Sputnik on Monday.
3 Jul 2018
Over 5,000 foreign fans secure seats for Japan v Belgium
More than 5,000 foreign fans have arrived in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don for the World Cup match between Japan and Belgium.
2 Jul 2018
Japan to write new chapter in team’s history says Shoji
Defender Gen Shoji said on Sunday that Japan would look to write a new chapter in their team's history at the World Cup in Russia.
2 Jul 2018
Japan not preparing for penalties
Japan head coach Akira Nishino said Sunday that his side were not preparing specifically for a penalty shootout ahead of their World Cup round of 16 Belgium clash.
2 Jul 2018
Hazard: We cannot underestimate Japan
Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard said Sunday that team should not underestimate Japan ahead of their Round of 16 match of the World Cup.
2 Jul 2018
Roberto Martinez expects to have it 'tough' against Japan
Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday that his team expect a "tough" match against Japan in the World Cup round of 16.
2 Jul 2018
Belgium expect 'competitive game' against Japan
Belgium expect a "competitive game" against Japan in the round of 16 at this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia, head coach Roberto Martinez said on Thursday.
29 Jun 2018
Japan satisfied with 1-0 defeat to Poland says Nishino
Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Thursday that his team was satisfied with 1-0 defeat to Poland in the World Cup group-stage game earlier in the day.
29 Jun 2018
Poland learnt good but bitter lesson says Bednarek
Poland, who have been eliminated from the World Cup, have learnt an important but bitter lesson during the tournament, defender Jan Bednarek said on Thursday.
29 Jun 2018
Win over Japan not attempt to sugarcoat Poland's elimination says Nawalka
Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said on Thursday that his team’s 1-0 victory over Japan is not an attempt to "sugarcoat" his team’s early elimination from the tournament, after they lost both of the opening games.
29 Jun 2018
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