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SHINJI KAGAWA

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 16, 2014
Kagawa laments poor personal performance
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa admitted he had trouble sleeping on Saturday night and he was his own biggest critic after a sub-par performance in Japan's 2-1 defeat to Cote d'Ivoire in their opening game of the World Cup finals.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 15, 2014
Japan players reflect on loss to Cote d'Ivoire
Shinji Kagawa and his Japan teammates feel like they've been bitten hard by reality — the reality that they've made little progress from four years ago in South Africa.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 9, 2014
Thousands turn out to watch Japan's first practice session in Brazil
As a police helicopter circled overhead to keep a watchful eye on scores of anti-World Cup demonstrators outside the stadium, over 5,000 fans turned out to watch Japan’s first practice session Sunday, a day after the Asian champions arrived in Brazil for soccer’s showpiece tournament.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 7, 2014
Japan wins final warm-up match
AC Milan midfielder Keisuke Honda scored twice and Yoshito Okubo grabbed a dramatic late winner on Friday as Japan came from 2-0 down to beat Zambia 4-3 in its final warm-up match for the upcoming World Cup finals.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 6, 2014
Zaccheroni addresses fitness concerns before final World Cup tune-up
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Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Jun 4, 2014
Comeback win lifts confidence as Japan prepares for Brazil
National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni was looking for improvement in his players' physical condition in Monday's friendly against Costa Rica, but the mental boost they received from their 3-1 win could turn out to be even more important.
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
SOCCER / World cup
May 21, 2014
Kagawa's focus on World Cup, not new Manchester United manager
Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa was unfazed by new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal's appointment as he and the players had known the Dutchman would take over at Old Trafford next season.
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 / World cup
May 12, 2014
Kagawa learns of World Cup selection from flight attendant
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Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 3, 2014
Venlo chief eyes new Japanese talent
VVV Venlo may have taken its eye off the ball when it opted not to sign Shinji Kagawa.
SOCCER
Mar 31, 2014
Ex-United striker Cole dismisses Moyes' excuse
Former Manchester United and England striker Andy Cole isn't buying the explanation that David Moyes' squad is "aging" as the reason for its disastrous campaign.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 28, 2014
Forlan feels United's Kagawa misused during tough season
Cerezo Osaka's Diego Forlan believes Shinji Kagawa is not at fault for his disappointing season at Manchester United, with the 2010 World Cup MVP and top scorer attributing the Japan international's struggles to circumstances beyond his control at Old Trafford.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 6, 2014
Kagawa invigorated by performance against New Zealand
Shinji Kagawa believes he can rescue his Manchester United career after starring in Japan's 4-2 friendly win over New Zealand on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 5, 2014
Japan overwhelms New Zealand in National Stadium finale
Japan came out with all guns blazing to beat New Zealand 4-2 and say farewell to National Stadium in style in a friendly on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 3, 2014
Kagawa looking to prove Moyes wrong in New Zealand friendly
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa is hoping to send manager David Moyes a message with a key performance when Japan plays New Zealand in a World Cup warmup in Tokyo on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 27, 2014
Honda, Kagawa selected for World Cup tuneup against New Zealand
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni on Thursday named AC Milan's Keisuke Honda and Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa to a 23-man squad for the Asian champions' upcoming World Cup warmup at home to New Zealand.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 24, 2014
Mata's arrival likely signals end for Kagawa at Man United
There can be a fine dividing line between knowing when you are well off and lacking ambition.
SOCCER
Dec 6, 2013
Kagawa experienced breathing difficulties: report
Shinji Kagawa is believed to have suffered breathing difficulties on Wednesday night after Manchester United's 1-0 loss to Everton, the Sun reported Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 10, 2013
Three second-half goals carry Japan past Ghana
Manchester United star Shinji Kagawa sparked a second-half fightback as Japan came from a goal behind to beat Ghana 3-1 in a friendly on Tuesday night.

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