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Olympic bronze medalist Mark Kondratiuk names Yuzuru Hanyu and Alexei Yagudin as his lifelong inspirations and shares his ideal team in a fun blitz interview.
A comprehensive roundup of Japanese players' performances in European leagues, featuring Daizen Maeda's 10th league goal for Celtic, Koki Watanabe's crucial equalizer for Feyenoord, and Ryotaro Ito's match-winning penalty for Sint-Truiden.
2025-26 Bundesliga: 13 Japanese players, live on DAZN & ABEMA. Full schedule for matchweeks 29-33, with free broadcasts and expert commentary.
Wayne Rooney calls Trent Alexander-Arnold's exclusion from England's final pre-World Cup squad 'mind-boggling,' sparking debate over Thomas Tuchel's right-back selection.
EA SPORTS FC becomes the official licensed product for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, promising an immersive digital experience for fans worldwide. The partnership aims to boost the tournament's global appeal and connect with a new generation of supporters.
US President Donald Trump criticizes FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices exceeding $1,000, stating he wouldn't pay that amount himself. He expresses concern for low-income supporters being priced out of matches.
The Dutch Football Association has announced a final pre-tournament friendly against Uzbekistan on June 8th, just six days before their World Cup Group F opener against Japan. The match will be played behind closed doors.
Manchester United have reportedly joined the race to sign Japanese international forward Kodai Sano from Dutch club NEC. The 22-year-old is also attracting interest from several other Premier League clubs.
Leeds United's local media outlet has firmly denied reports linking the club with a summer move for Japan international Hidemasa Morita from Sporting CP, labeling the speculation as 'nonsense.'
Rayo Vallecano secures a historic first European final appearance after defeating Strasbourg 2-0 on aggregate in the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final. Manager Iñigo Pérez expresses his desire to win the title.
Gamba Osaka has banned one individual indefinitely for illegally reselling complimentary tickets. The J-League club warns of strict future enforcement against similar offenses, citing league regulations and national law.
Brazil's President Lula met with US President Donald Trump at the White House for nearly three hours, discussing tariffs, rare earth minerals, and organized crime. Both leaders described the meeting as productive.
Japanese international defender Yuto Nagatomo features in Kao's new 'Attack ZERO' laundry detergent TV commercial alongside actors Takeru Satoh and Haruto Sugano, filmed at the JFA's national training facility.
President Lula details his three-hour meeting with President Trump, covering bilateral relations, rare earth minerals, global conflicts, and UN Security Council reform, while noting key topics that were strategically avoided.
Kazakhstan's national ice hockey team has clinched promotion to the elite division of the World Championship after a tense shootout victory over Ukraine. The team dominated the Division I tournament, securing first place and a spot in the 2027 World Championship in Germany.
The US and 18 nations, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Australia, announced a pact to not impose tariffs on e-commerce, effective May 8, following
The Mexican Football Federation issued a stark warning: players who miss a mandatory pre-World Cup camp will be cut from the final squad. This unprecedented move follows a dispute with Liga MX clubs over player availability.
The official UFC 328 press conference will be held in Newark, USA, on the night of May 7-8, starting at 00:00 Moscow time. Championat.com will provide a live text broadcast of the event.
Japan test-fired Type-88 missiles near Taiwan during Balikatan exercises with the US, Philippines, and allies, sinking an old warship. China condemned the move as a push for remilitarization.
Japan launched Type-88 missiles during a multinational military drill near the Philippines, sinking a decommissioned warship. The move drew immediate condemnation from China, which labeled it a sign of Japanese remilitarization.