Japan forward Masato Kudo dies post brain surgery

  IMAGE: Tegevajaro Miyazaki's Masato Kudo was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid in the ventricles in the brain. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters Former Japan international......

Football Focus: Valencia report two COVID-19 positives

La Liga side Valencia have announced that two members of their squad and coaching staff have tested positive for COVID-19, a day after returning to pre-season training. The club's statement said......

Arsenal sign Japanese sensation Asano

Japan's Takuma Asano (R) and South Korea's Yeon Jeimin (L) fight for the ball. Photograph: Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters.. Arsenal have agreed to sign 21-year-old Japan forward Takuma Asano from......

FIFA launch goal-line revolution in Japan

Prompted into action by England midfielder's Frank Lampard's disallowed goal against Germany at the 2010 World Cup, FIFA will use goal-line technology for the first time in Japan this week. The......

Ibrahimovic, Costa on shortlist for best goal award

PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores against Bastia. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has once again made the shortlist of for FIFA's goal of the year award, giving him a chance to retain the trophy he won last......