Soccer
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NHK, Nippon TV and Fuji TV to Broadcast 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches
NHK, Nippon TV and Fuji TV announced on Thursday that the three networks will broadcast the 2026 ...
December 5, 2025
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Flamengo Beat Palmeiras 1-0 To Win 4th Copa Libertadores Title
LIMA — Flamengo secured their fourth Copa Libertadores title with a 1-0 victory over Palmeiras at...
November 30, 2025
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Japan Emperor’s Cup: Machida Wins for 1st Time with 3-1 Victory Over Kobe (Update 1)
Machida Zelvia won their first-ever JFA Emperor’s Cup, beating Vissel Kobe 3-1 at National Stadiu...
November 22, 2025
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Soccer-Croatia Secure World Cup Spot with Win over Faroe Islands
RIJEKA, Croatia, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Croatia completed a 3-1 comeback win over the Faroe Islands a...
November 15, 2025
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Dōan Fires Eintracht Frankfurt to 1-0 Derby Win over Mainz in Bundesliga
BERLIN (AP) — Japan star Ritsu Dōan scored late as Eintracht Frankfurt beat Mainz 1-0 in their Bu...
November 10, 2025
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David Beckham Knighted for Services to Sport and Charity
LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - David Beckham, one of Britain's most celebrated soccer players, was kni...
November 5, 2025
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima Claims 2nd J.League Cup in Dominant 1st-half Performance Over Kashiwa Reysol
A clinical first-half performance saw Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Kashiwa Reysol 3-1 to win the J.Le...
November 1, 2025
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Japan Marks 1st Victory over Brazil in Int’l Soccer Friendly
Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)—The Japanese men’s national soccer team, dubbed Samurai Blue, achieve...
October 15, 2025
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Zinedine Zidane’s Son Luca Gets First Algeria Call-up for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — French soccer great Zinedine Zidane’s son Luca was called up by Algeria f...
October 3, 2025
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Nojima Considering Acquiring Stake in J.League’s Yokohama F.Marinos, Could Leverage Club Management Skills from Women’s League
Major electronics retailer Nojima Corp. is considering acquiring a stake in the Yokohama F.Marino...
October 2, 2025
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Nissan Mulling Sale of Yokohama F. Marinos Soccer Club as Part of Restructuring Efforts
Nissan Motor Co. is considering selling some or all of its stake in the Yokohama F. Marinos, a pr...
September 30, 2025
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Afghanistan Women’s Soccer Team of Refugees to Play First Official Games at FIFA-Backed Event
ZURICH (AP) — The Afghanistan national women's soccer team of refugee players has its first offic...
September 25, 2025
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Japan’s Ritsu Dōan Shines on Eintracht Frankfurt Debut in German Cup
BERLIN (AP) — Japan forward Ritsu Dōan scored twice on his Eintracht Frankfurt debut in a 5-0 win...
August 18, 2025
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Doué Double Leads PSG Thrashing of Inter Milan for First Champions League Trophy
MUNICH (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain, Champions League winner.
...June 1, 2025
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FIFA Approves 48-Team Women’s World Cup from 2031 Edition
May 9 (Reuters) - The women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 editio...
May 10, 2025
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