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Celtic duo Kyogo and Hatate snubbed by Japan again with 'level of league' a concern

Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate have both been snubbed by the Japanese national team ahead of friendlies against Uruguay and Colombia.

The National (Scotland)

Kyogo and Hatate snubbed by Japan AGAIN as Celtic pair told 'level of the league' is a concern

The Parkhead pair weren't picked once again despite their stellar form for Ange Postecoglou's league leaders.

Daily Record

Japan boss tells Celtic stars they can WIN World Cup as mystery Hoops hopeful told he's a 'standard bearer'

The boss in Asia is setting big goals that those in Glasgow will want to be part of.

Daily Record

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Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi named in Japan best XI despite World Cup snub

The Japanese forward was the only player not at the tournament who was selected by fellow pros.

The National (Scotland)

Moriyasu to stay on as Samurai Blue manager

Hajime Moriyasu, who led the national soccer team to its second consecutive top-16 World Cup finish in Qatar, will continue in the role, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida: Samurai Blue surprised world

The Samurai Blue may have been defeated by Croatia in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Qatar, but they have left their fans satisfied.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Asian teams 'getting closer' despite Cup knockout blows

Doha: Asian teams came crashing back down to earth in the World Cup last 16 but the region still enjoyed its best-ever tournament to suggest it is closing the gap on the global elite.

Bangkok Post

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Samurai Blue fall short in shootout

AL WAKRAH, Qatar -- For 120 minutes, Japan was certainly Croatia's equal. But when their World Cup round-of-16 match came down to a penalty shootout, Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic proved the dominant force.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, South Korea defeats end World Cup dreams for Asian teams

Japan’s loss to Croatia in a penalty shootout and South Korea’s 4-1 defeat to Brazil have ended their World Cup runs.

Al Jazeera

Croatia breaks Japanese hearts in tie-breaker

Goalkeeper Livakovic saves three penalties to put out sentimental favourites

The Times of India

Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic promises his side will ‘not surrender’ in quarter-final

Croatia’s manager, Zlatko Dalic, said: ‘If it’s Brazil then let’s play our heart out,’ while the Japan head coach, Hajime Moriyasu, admitted his players need to improve at penalties

The Guardian - UK

Fans in Japan face another sleepless night for World Cup last 16

This side could become only the second Asian nation to reach the quarter-finals of a World Cup.

Al Jazeera

2022 Qatar World Cup: our Monday picks

The Bangkok Post's predictions on matches.

Bangkok Post

Japan’s Samurai Blue ready to enter the fray once more against Croatia

Veteran defender Yuto Nagatomo’s rousing speech symbolises togetherness of a team determined to ease painful memories

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The Independent UK

Yuto Nagatomo calls for Japan to evoke the ‘Samurai spirit’ in Croatia tie

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu is without defender Ko Itakura

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Moriyasu: Croatians play with flexibility, tenacity

DOHA -- Ahead of Japan's match against Croatia on Monday in the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup, Samurai Blue coach Hajime Moriyasu made it clear he is not underestimating the Croatians, who he said "play with great flexibility and tenacity."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida congratulates Moriyasu after game

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida congratulated the Samurai Blue for winning their FIFA World Cup match against Spain early Friday morning that allowed them to advance to the tournament's knockout phase.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan makes last 16 with 2nd shock victory

DOHA -- Japan's Samurai Blue pulled off its second shock of the Qatar World Cup over a European power, rallying with two goals in the second half to stun Spain 2-1 on Thursday night in Doha and advance to the knockout round as the unlikely top team in Group E.

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Evening Standard

Japan do it again to claim Spain scalp - how far can they go at World Cup 2022?

Every football fan on the planet will tell you that their team never does it the easy way, but Japan’s supporters should have express rights on that particular cliche this morning.

The Independent UK

Hajime Moriyasu gifts Spain World Cup win to people of Japan

Just as they did against Germany, two quickfire goals after half-time gave Japan another famous victory

Bangkok Post

Japan coach: I hope we have made Asian football proud

DOHA: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said that his side's 2-1 win over Spain was a moment that would make Asian football proud.

The Guardian - UK

Spain have ‘nothing to celebrate’ despite evading path to Brazil, says Luis Enrique

Spain lost to Japan 2-1 but their second-placed finish means a potential quarter-final against Brazil is avoided

The Guardian - UK

Simón plays Spain into trouble as Japan turn World Cup upside down

Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan won a game that seemed way beyond them in a wild and extraordinary group decider with Unai Simón playing Spain into trouble

The Independent UK

Is Japan vs Spain on TV? Start time, channel and how to watch World Cup 2022 fixture online

Everything you need to know ahead of the Group E

Al Jazeera

World Cup recap, Day 8: Morocco beats Belgium, Germany still in

Morocco win stuns Belgium, Japan in surprise defeat to Costa Rica, Croatia knocks out Canada, Germany draws with Spain.

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