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Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 14, 2022
The maestro conducts, and the band plays the hits
The most clinical of smash-and-grabs kept Lionel Messi on track for his date with destiny as Argentina booked a spot in Sunday's final with a ruthless 3-0 victory in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 13, 2022
Aurelien Tchouameni emerges as new leader of France's midfield
Just four years removed from his professional debut, the 22-year-old is two games away from helping Les Bleus lift a second consecutive FIFA World Cup trophy.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 13, 2022
Croatia coach hopes Argentina's players will behave in semifinal
Croatia will be hoping to reach the World Cup final for the second tournament in a row after losing the 2018 showcase match to reigning world champion France.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Dec 12, 2022
With FIFA World Cup rights, Abema looks to score livestreaming win
The platform's purchase of broadcast rights for all games — possibly costing as much as u00a520 billion ($146 million) — is part of a strong push to grow its audience.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 12, 2022
Bruno Petkovic says Croatia's mental strength stems from country's fight for independence
Petkovic scored a late equalizer to cancel out Neymar's opener for Brazil in the quarterfinals, and coach Zlatko Dalic's team then held its nerve to win on penalty kicks.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Dec 12, 2022
After showing at World Cup, Japan is hungry for more
The Samurai Blue wins shocked many experts who expected European powerhouses to dominate their group and much of the World Cup competition.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 12, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo will not make rash decision about future with Portugal
The 37-year-old Ronaldo was playing his fifth World Cup. As soon as the final whistle blew he headed down the tunnel with tears streaming down his face.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 11, 2022
Olivier Giroud sends France into World Cup semifinals over England
The defending champion was forced to work hard for its win after England fought back in the second half, but persevered to set up a semifinal with Morocco on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 11, 2022
Morocco stuns Portugal in a historic victory for Arabs and Africa
While Morocco celebrates its victory and ponders the next step of its magical journey, the result almost certainly means the end of an era for Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 10, 2022
U.S. soccer journalist dies in Qatar after collapsing during World Cup game
In recent days, longtime soccer writer Grant Wahl wrote about struggles with his health during a run of coverage that, he said, typically left room for about five hours of sleep a night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 10, 2022
Argentina beats Dutch and go into semis after late night drama
Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 10, 2022
Minutes from elimination, Croatia roars back to eliminate Brazil
A late shock goal in extra time forced penalty kicks. Croatia made the most of them.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 9, 2022
A tale of two captains: England and France ready for World Cup showdown
Lloris and Kane have been teammates at Tottenham since 2013, but in Qatar, friendship will be put aside as their national teams battle it out in the knockout stage.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 9, 2022
Morocco's coach breaking new World Cup ground for Africans
The coach has seen several big decisions pay off in recent months and his tactics of allowing Spain possession worked as planned.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 8, 2022
World Cup attendance lower than Qatar's expectations
A huge surge in visitors is unlikely at this stage, with only eight teams remaining in Doha and eight matches left.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 8, 2022
Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia into World Cup semifinals
'We are dreaming of winning the title, that's obvious, but we have to go step by step,' Neymar said after the team's victory over South Korea.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 7, 2022
Samurai Blue get hero's welcome on return to Japan from World Cup in Qatar
Players and staff were welcomed back by a huge crowd at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 7, 2022
Moroccans celebrate 'historic' World Cup win over Spain
With shouts, songs, cries and tears, Moroccans exploded with joy as their football team beat Spain to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 7, 2022
Japan's World Cup performance to spur ¥16.3 billion economic windfall
The estimate, taking into account the impact of the pandemic, falls short of the u00a521.5 billion in economic effects forecasted for the previous World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 7, 2022
Ramos bags hat-trick as Portugal crushes Switzerland to reach World Cup quarterfinals
The 21-year-old forward, who started instead of Ronaldo, is the youngest player to strike three times in a World Cup knockout match since Pele in 1958.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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