Asian Cup: Marathon man Endo chalks up another milestone

Yasuhito Endo chalked up another milestone in his storied career when Japan beat Iraq in the Asian Cup on Friday, yet his single-minded focus on team first was evident for all to see. The......

Confederations Cup: Italy overhaul Japan to reach semis

Substitute Sebastian Giovinco tapped in a late goal to secure Italy a thrilling 4-3 win over Japan on Wednesday and a semi-final berth in the Confederations Cup. Giovinco slotted home the winner in......

Asian Cup: Holders Japan crush newcomer Palestine

Mahmoud Dhadha of Palestine jumps over Gotoku Sakai of Japan during the 2015 Asian Cup match. Photograph: Tony Feder/Getty Images Holders Japan enjoyed a Monday stroll in the Newcastle breeze as......

Uzbekistan's Djeparov named Asian Player of Year

Uzbekistan midfielder Server Djeparov was named 2008 Asian Player of the Year by the Asian Football Confederation at a ceremony on Tuesday. Djeparov, who plays for Bunyodkor, finished ahead of......

Honda gearing up for more success

Keisuke Honda scored one goal and made another in a scintillating performance for Japan on Thursday but said he is not satisfied with guiding his team into the last 16 at the World Cup finals.......