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FA CUP

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
May 27, 2014
Uchida goal gives Japan victory over Cyprus in World Cup send-off
Atsuto Uchida scored two minutes before halftime to give Japan a 1-0 win over Cyprus on Tuesday in the Blue Samurai's last home game before heading off to the World Cup in Brazil.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
May 26, 2014
Kagawa plays down friendly results ahead of Cyprus send-off
Manchester United attacker Shinji Kagawa has played down the significance of Japan's upcoming World Cup warmups and says results will only count when the Asian champions' Group C campaign gets under way against Cote d'Ivoire on June 14.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 26, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: Nigeria, Ecuador and Mexico
A Nigerian student, an Ecuadorean diplomat and a self-employed Mexican in Tokyo discuss their national teams' chances in Brazil.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
May 26, 2014
PS4 x FIFA kicks off, while "Idolm@ster," "Pokemon" and "Persona" get cute
Check out 'The Idolm@ster'
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
May 26, 2014
Nadeshiko Japan beats Australia to win Women's Asian Cup
Japan defeated defending champion Australia 1-0 in the on Sunday to win their first Women's Asian Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
May 25, 2014
Japan wraps up training camp in Kagoshima
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni on Sunday urged the whole country to get behind the team at the World Cup finals in Brazil as the Blue Samurai wrapped up their training camp in Kagoshima on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 25, 2014
Japan punches ticket to Rugby World Cup in final sporting event at national stadium
Japan booked its place at the 2015 Rugby World Cup with a 49-8 win over Hong Kong on Sunday in the final sporting event at National Stadium before it is demolished and rebuilt to stage the 2020 Olympics.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 25, 2014
Soccer's crown jewel can't hide Brazil tensions
Brazil, by both area and population, is the fifth-largest nation on Earth. Its economy is perhaps the sixth- or seventh-largest and will soon surpass those of France and Britain. Yet this great state has barely registered its presence globally. In the complex flux of globalized popular culture or the...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 25, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: Ghana and Costa Rica
A Ghanaian academic and a Costa Rican student in Tokyo discuss their teams' chances in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 24, 2014
Kobe halts Shimizu's perfect Nabisco Cup run
Vissel Kobe ended Shimizu S-Pulse's perfect start to the Nabisco Cup campaign with a 2-1 away win on Saturday.
Rugby
May 24, 2014
Japan set for historic Rugby World Cup qualifier
The Brave Blossoms are hoping the end of one sporting era will also mark the start of another as they look to send the National Stadium off in style on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
May 22, 2014
Japan secures spot in Women's Asian Cup final
Defender Azusa Iwashimizu delivered a header from a corner kick from captain Aya Miyama in the dying seconds of extra time as Japan beat China 2-1 to book a spot in the final at the Women's Asian Cup on Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 21, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: Bosnia, Switzerland and Italy
A Bosnian teacher, Swiss student and Italian businessman weigh up their teams' prospects in next month's FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 19, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: Brazil, Russia and Japan
A Brazilian translator, Russian student and Japanese singer discuss their teams' prospects in next month's FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 18, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Ishikawa: USA and Australia
A Team USA fan and a Socceroo follower in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, discuss their teams' prospects in next month's FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Rugby
May 17, 2014
Japan closing in on Rugby World Cup qualification
Japan moved within one win of an automatic spot at next year's Rugby World Cup with a 62-5 drubbing of South Korea on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
May 17, 2014
Nadeshiko Japan thumps Vietnam
Women's World Cup holder Japan blew away Vietnam 4-0 Friday at the Women's Asian Cup, a qualifying competition for next year's Women's World Cup in Canada.
SOCCER / World cup
May 17, 2014
Blatter admits FIFA mistake in Qatar
Awarding the 2022 soccer World Cup to Qatar was a "mistake" and the tournament will may have to be held in the winter because of the heat, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
May 17, 2014
Kagawa eager to get to Brazil
Manchester United players were seeking refuge and relief in the World Cup as their hopeless season dragged on, Japanese international Shinji Kagawa said on Saturday.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 16, 2014
Arsenal desperate to end trophy drought with F.A. Cup
Arsene Wenger admitted that it was "a dream" to watch the F.A. Cup final when he was a kid.

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