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Big in Japan: The Socceroo in the middle of world football’s ultimate underdog tale
It’s the J.League’s answer to Leicester City: a team of no-name battlers, managed by an ex-high school coach, which is on track to win the title in their first top-flight season.
- by Vince Rugari
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Sacked by a fifth division club, Kewell could now win Asia’s biggest prize
The Socceroos legend has taken the baton from Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat at Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos, who have reached the final of the AFC Champions League.
- by Vince Rugari
How Kewell plans to uphold Postecoglou’s legacy at Yokohama F. Marinos
The Socceroos legend has been confirmed as head coach of the Japanese club where Ange Postecoglou started an Aussie tradition.
- by Vince Rugari
First-time winner to be crowned at World Cup after Spain, Sweden advance to semis
Spain defied the Netherlands and a mercurial performance from Stefanie van der Gragt to advance, while Sweden blunted Japan’s Women’s World Cup charge and won through to another semi-final.
- by Ben McKay
Women’s World Cup as it happened: Sweden books spot in semi-final after 2-1 win over Japan, Spain defeat Netherlands 2-1 after goal in extra time
Spain and Sweden have booked a date in the semi-final on Tuesday after both team’s beat their opponents 2-1 on Friday.
- by Billie Eder and Marnie Vinall
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As it happened: Dominant Japan through to quarter-finals, European powerhouse Norway sent packing
After a rare World Cup-free day, the round of 16 kicks off in New Zealand with the first places in the quarter-finals up for grabs.
- by Marnie Vinall
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As it happened Women’s World Cup: ‘We’ve inspired a nation’: Matildas top group as veteran says 4-0 win over Canada just the beginning; Nigeria take second spot
Groups B and C wrap up on Monday with our focus on tournament fancies Spain’s clash with Japan before Australia’s do-or-die showdown with Canada in Melbourne.
- by Billie Eder, Marnie Vinall and Roy Ward
Saudi Arabia, Japan loom large as Socceroos handed tough Asian Cup draw
Australia’s group at the Asian Cup has been revealed – and the terrors that await in the next phase of the tournament could be keeping coach Graham Arnold up at night.
- by Vince Rugari
World Cup LIVE: Brazil fans, players salute Pele after South Korea romp
Vinicius jnr, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta all made it onto the scoresheet in the first half as the five-time champions eye a deep run in Qatar.
- by James Polson
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Japan seize up in shootout as Croatia move into quarter-finals
Japan have failed again to reach the last eight at a World Cup finals after being beaten in a penalty shootout, thanks to three awful, softly taken spot kicks.
- by Vince Rugari
World Cup LIVE: Famous Japanese victory sends Germany packing, Spain advance
Two of the World Cup’s most recent champions are in action on the penultimate day of group stage matches in Qatar.
- by James Polson
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