[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-leeds-united-deny-interest-in-japan-midfielder-morita-local-paper-calls":43,"news-related-leeds-united-deny-interest-in-japan-midfielder-morita-local-paper-calls-en":75,"news-related-match-leeds-united-deny-interest-in-japan-midfielder-morita-local-paper-calls-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":66,"title":74},"Reports linking Leeds United with a summer move for Japan international midfielder Hidemasa Morita have been firmly denied by the club's local media. The Yorkshire Evening Post, a key source for Leeds news, has stated that the Championship club is not pursuing the 30-year-old Sporting CP player.\n\nThe denial comes after Portuguese outlet A BOLA reported that Morita's camp had communicated his desire to join Leeds, with a free transfer this summer appearing likely. Morita's contract with Sporting expires on June 30, making him available without a transfer fee.\n\nHowever, the Yorkshire Evening Post has dismissed these reports as speculation. The paper asserts that Leeds has never shown interest in or pursued Morita, stating that his age and profile do not align with what the club is currently seeking. Club sources reportedly described the transfer links as \"nonsense.\"\n\nMorita has been a key figure for Sporting since joining in the 2022-23 season. The defensive midfielder has made 163 appearances for the Portuguese club, contributing 11 goals and 16 assists across all competitions. His consistent performances have made him a regular for the Japanese national team.\n\nThe conflicting reports highlight the uncertainty surrounding Morita's future. While Portuguese media suggests a move to England is advanced, Leeds' local sources indicate the club has other priorities. The player turns 31 next month, which may be a factor in Leeds' reported lack of interest.\n\nLeeds United, currently competing in the English Championship, are expected to be active in the summer transfer window as they aim for promotion back to the Premier League. The club appears to be targeting players with different characteristics than those offered by the experienced Japanese international.\n\nMorita's situation remains one to watch as the summer transfer window approaches. 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depression battle after deaths of Diogo Jota and his father, and confirms summer move to Real Madrid from Liverpool.","337739394553221121","2026-06-03T21:36:32Z","konate-reveals-depression-battle-amid-real-madrid-transfer","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcwy2081rrr7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[150,172,173,174,175,176,118,62],"326257545918287872","326257534526558208","326222712143876096","326222711447621632","326257539769438208",[162,178,179,180,181,182,124,70],"Liverpool","RB Leipzig","Portugal","France","Inter","Konate Reveals Depression Battle Amid Real Madrid Transfer"]