AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

IMAGE: Qatar's Akram Afif celebrates after winning the AFC Asian Cup. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Qatar's Akram Afif has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the......

I will quit Japan team if it helps: Nakata

Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata says he will quit the national team if it helps them qualify for next year's World Cup. "I simply want Japan to qualify for the 2006 World Cup in Germany," Japan's......

Japan captain Nakata loaned to Bologna

Japan captain Hidetoshi Nakata is anxious to make a fresh start at Bologna following a frustrating spell with Italian rivals Parma.With a six-month loan deal with Bologna formally announced on......

Aussie subs sink Japan

Tim Cahill made history in dramatic style, scoring Australia's first goals in a World Cup finals with two goals in the last six minutes to lead his team to a 3-1 win over Japan in their Group F......

Germany glad to have Lehmann after Japan blitz

Germany were grateful they had Jens Lehmann after the Arsenal goalkeeper kept out a half dozen chances from Japanese players in Tuesday's World Cup warm-up. Lehmann's superb reflex saves against......