J. League news

Miura to play beyond 59th birthday as Japan legend signs for new club

Japan legend Kazuyoshi Miura, who will celebrate his 59th birthday in February, has agreed a six-month loan move to Fukushima United, extending a professional career that now stretches into a remarkable fifth decade. The agreement means Miura could feature in the J.League, encompassing Japan’s top three divisions, for the first time in five years.

Barca are off to Japan! Chaos resolved as friendly uncancelled

Barcelona have confirmed their tour to Japan is back on, with the Vissel Kobe friendly going ahead after resolving contract disputes and flight chaos.

Southgate's England assistant Holland sacked by Japanese side

Former England assistant boss Steve Holland has been sacked by Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos after just four months in charge.

'What a vibe' - Ex-Liverpool boss Klopp surprises fans in Japan

Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has surprised fans in Japan while paying a visit to J League 2 side RB Omiya Ardija, as part of his role with Red Bull.

Mata joining Japanese side Vissel Kobe

Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata has signed with Vissel Kobe of Japan's top division on a free transfer.

Mata set to follow Iniesta's footsteps? 😳

Juan Mata is reportedly set to follow Andre Iniesta's footsteps and move to Japan after rejecting offers from Saudi Arabia and UAE.

Iniesta: I would love to return to Barcelona

Andres Iniesta expresses his desire to return to Barcelona, although he acknowledges that the possibility of such a move is still distant.

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Iniesta to leave Vissel Kobe - but he's not retiring yet

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta will leave Vissel Kobe this summer but the 39-year-old has no plans to hang up his boots just yet.

Sota Kitano: Meet Japan's new teenage sensation

The 17-year-old is thriving in the Cerezo Osaka first team as he follows in the footsteps of two of his country's recent superstars

Minamino 2.0? Suzuki could be Japan's next European star

The 20-year-old attacking midfielder is impressing at Shimizu S-Pulse and has been attracting interest from clubs in Belgium and Scotland

'Barca is my home!' - Iniesta 'would love' Camp Nou return

The midfielder, who is currently playing for Vissel Kobe in Japan, has expressed his desire to head back to Catalunya

Ryotaro Araki: Wonderkid closing in on J-League history

The 19-year-old is aiming to become just the second teenager to score 10 goals in a Japanese top-flight season as he emerges at Kashima Antlers

Ex-Barcelona striker Bojan joins Vissel Kobe

The Spaniard will reunite with his former Blaugrana team-mate at the Kobe Wing Stadium in Japan

Ex-Barca star Iniesta pens Vissel Kobe extension

The Spanish midfielder has committed his future to the J-League outfit through to 2023

‘Everyone is welcome, there are no barriers’ – F.C Tokyo superfan

With the launch of their bespoke new home and away kits, New Balance are celebrating Japanese football fans in the capital, uniting them through F.C.

‘This club has such strong roots’ – Taeyo on FC Tokyo

With the launch of their bespoke new home and away kits, New Balance are celebrating Japanese football fans in the capital, uniting them through F.C.

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'King Kazu' signs new contract aged 53

The oldest goalscorer in Japanese football, the veteran forward has signed a new deal with his club that will keep him playing past his next birthday

53-year-old 'King Kazu' becomes J-League's oldest player

The striker, who began his career in the 1980s, made his first appearance in the Japan top flight since 2007

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Iniesta: World Cup win saved me from depression

The Barcelona and Spain icon says he endured the hardest phase of his life following the death of close friend Dani Jarque in 2009

Man City's quest for world domination... in football and beyond

City Football Group now has clubs spread around the world all aligned in trying to turn it into the 'Disney' of football, with Man City at the centre

Iniesta unsure whether Neymar would fit at Barcelona

The Catalans are keen on bringing the Brazilian back to Camp Nou but their legendary former midfielder has some doubts despite the forward's talents

Messi made me a better player - Vermaelen

In an exclusive interview with Goal, the ex-Arsenal centre-half discusses his time at Barcelona, his respect for Arsene Wenger and his move to Japan

David Villa announces his retirement

The Spanish attacker will hang up his boots at the end of the season in Japan

David Villa-owned Queensboro FC set to join USL in 2021

The Spanish star has been awarded a franchise in Queens, New York after previously playing in the city with NYCFC

Iniesta reveals plans to get into coaching after retiring

The iconic Spaniard could soon follow in the footsteps of Pep Guardiola and ex-Barca team-mate Xavi

Iniesta providing inspiration to New York native Sakai

The man born in the United States is now back in Asia and looking to take as many lessons as possible from his legendary World Cup-winning team-mate

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Gerrard: Torres made all of my bad passes good ones!

The veteran striker has quit the game after a career spanning nearly two decades, and a Reds legend took the time to praise his contribution

Iniesta pens emotional farewell message to retiring Torres

The striker will go head to head with his former Spain team-mate in the last game of his career with old strike partner David Villa also in opposition

WATCH: Iniesta and Villa both score J-League double

The legendary Spanish duo have hit the scoresheet in Japan

Former Liverpool striker Torres announces retirement

The World Cup-winning frontman has revealed that, after 18 years as a professional, he is preparing to hang up his boots

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