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WE LEAGUE

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SOCCER / J. League
Feb 15, 2023
J. League's 30th season brings legacy and future into focus
The 2023 campaign will be a chance for Japanese soccer officials to celebrate three decades of growth as they chart a course for the league going forward.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 14, 2023
How Kaoru Mitoma studied his way to Premier League stardom
The Samurai Blue winger developed his dribbling skills while completing a four-year physical education degree at Japan's University of Tsukuba.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 13, 2023
Premier League stars Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard inspire new hope at home in Norway
Norway has not qualified for a major tournament since Euro 2000.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 7, 2023
Premier League charges Manchester City with over 100 violations of financial rules
Manchester City could be docked points or even expelled from the Premier League.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 6, 2023
Harry Kane's record strike helps Tottenham deal blow to Manchester City's title hopes
Tottenham star passes Jimmy Greaves to take sole possession of club's all-time scoring mark.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 5, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma scores again in last-gasp win over Bournemouth
The goal was far from a trademark finish from the electric Japanese winger, but it was enough to seal three points as Brighton moved back up to sixth place
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 2, 2023
Premier League January spending spree sends records tumbling
Big-spending Chelsea set a new British record in signing Argentina's World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for €121 million.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 30, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma strikes late to lift Brighton to win over Liverpool
Kaoru Mitoma's brilliant control and finish in stoppage time sent his team to the fifth round of the F.A. Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 29, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi switch another symbol of Chinese decline
Tianjin Quanjian, which as recently as 2018 had been linked to the Portuguese star, was among the first of a raft of CSL clubs to close due to financial or legal issues.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 26, 2023
England's Launchbury says more players could move to Japan
The 31-year-old lock left stricken English giants Wasps in November to sign a one-season deal with Toyota Verblitz.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 23, 2023
Arsenal silences doubters with late win over Manchester United
The English Premier League leaders show their title credentials at the halfway point of the campaign.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 19, 2023
Manchester City top Deloitte Money League for second straight year
Abu Dhabi-owned City generated total revenue of €731 million, followed by Real Madrid with €714 million.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 18, 2023
Spurs boss Conte wants club chiefs to speak up when trouble hits
The Italian believes that front office officials at Premier League clubs should be more forthcoming with the media, rather than letting managers shoulder the burden.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 17, 2023
Japanese football given chance to measure progress at Dream Bowl
When the Japanese team takes the field for the Japan-U.S. Dream Bowl at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday, it will offer a brief look at the nation’s collective football might in international competition.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 17, 2023
Jurgen Klopp searches for solutions to Liverpool 'low point'
The cost of Liverpool's bid for an unprecedented quadruple last season, which brought the club victories in the FA and League Cup finals, is still being felt as injuries and losses mount.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 15, 2023
Erik ten Hag hails 'unstoppable' Marcus Rashford after derby goals
The England star scored for the ninth successive home match in all competitions to snatch a late win for United over derby rival Manchester City.

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