PIX: Benzema helps Real Madrid win fifth game in a row

IMAGE: Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring the first goal for Real Madrid during the La Liga match against Eibar and Real Madrid at Estadio Municipal de Ipurua in Eibar, on Sunday. Photograph:......

Chelsea bid for FC Tokyo striker Muto

English Premier League leaders Chelsea have bid for FC Tokyo's Japanese international striker Yoshinori Muto, the J-League side said on Thursday. The 22-year-old, who has scored once for his......

WC friendlies: Japan end woeful run, Lewandowski shines for Poland

IMAGE: Japan's Yoshinori Muto in action with Paraguay's Oscar Romero vie for possession. Photograph: Lisi Niesner/Reuters Japan claimed their first victory of the year on Tuesday, coming from......

Nishino opts for experienced Japan squad for World Cup

IMAGE: Japan's national soccer team's head coach Akira Nishino attends a news conference to announce his 23-man squad for the Russia 2018 World Cup. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters Japan head......

Ghana spoil Japan's World Cup send-off match

Japan suffer defeat with revamped formation under new coach IMAGE: Japan's Yoshinori Muto in action with Ghana’s Thomas Partey. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters New Japan manager......