Tag Archives: Japan

2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – India: MatchDay 9 – Round-up!

The 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India continued today, October 14 with Group E and Group F matches taking place in Guwahati and Kolkata. The tournament will take its first break on Sunday before the pre-quarterfinals kicks-off on Monday, October 16 with Colombia taking on Germany (New Delhi) and …

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2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – India: MatchDay 6 – Round-up!

The 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India continued today, October 11 with Group E and Group F matches taking place in Guwahati and Kolkata. Amine Gouiri secured France a second straight win at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India on Wednesday. Gouiri scored both goals for the …

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2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – India: MatchDay 3 – Round-up!

The 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India continued today, October 8 with Group E and Group F matches taking place in Guwahati and Kolkata. Matchday 3 turned out to be an entertaining goal-scoring festival to the delight of football fans in Guwahati and Kolkata. France hammered debutants New Caledonia …

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Minerva Punjab FC sign Japanese midfielder Toshiya Hosoe!

Northern powerhouse Minerva Punjab FC have signed Japanese midfielder Toshiya Hosoe ahead of their second season in the I-League 2017/18. After Minerva Punjab FC signed some impressive local Indian talents who have represented India national youth teams in various age groups. With AIFF granted the signing of six foreigners in …

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I-League champions Aizawl FC sign Japanese striker Yugo Kobayashi!

The I-League champions Aizawl FC have announced the signing Japanese striker Yugo Kobayashi under the Asian player quota. 26 year old Yugo Kobayashi last season played for THAI Division-l league side Songkhla United FC, where he scored 12 goals in 33 matches. Before that Yugo Kobayashi represented JP Voltis FC, …

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Kishi brace gives Avispa Fukuoka U18s 2-1 win over Bengaluru FC Reserves!

Striker Jinya Kishi scored twice as Bengaluru FC Reserves went down 2-1 to Avispa Fukuoka U18s in a friendly held at the Bangalore Football Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Vice-captain Prashanth Kalinga’s 86th minute effort was a consolation in a clash that saw Blue Colts’ custodian Jafar Mondal named Man-of-the-match …

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Bengaluru FC Reserves gear up for Avispa Fukuoka U18s clash!

Bengaluru FC’s reserve side will look to put on a good show when they take on Japan’s Avispa Fukuoka Under-18s in an Asian Football Confederation approved friendly game at the Bengaluru Football Stadium on Saturday. Bengaluru FC Under-18s Head Coach John Kenneth Raj stressed at the importance of the clash, …

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Bengaluru FC juniors to face Japan’s Avispa Fukuoka in friendly!

Bengaluru FC’s Academy Under-18s side will face Japanese side Avispa Fukuoka’s Under-18s in a friendly to be played at the Bangalore Football Stadium on August 5. The match, which has been approved by the Asian Football Confederation, will see the Blues’ academy side take on an international opponent for the …

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AFC Beach Soccer coaching course gets underway in Japan!

An Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Beach Soccer Coaching Certificate Level 1 course got underway in Kanagawa, Japan on Tuesday. In total, 16 coaches are attending the course which those involved are viewing as a vital step in the right direction for the growth and improvement of beach soccer in Japan. …

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Video Assistant Referees to be tested at 2016 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan!

An important piece of history will be made at the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup from December 8‑18 in Yokohama and Osaka, Japan with video assistance being used to support referees with “match-changing” decisions for the first time in a FIFA competition. “This represents a big step forward in terms …

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