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South Korean national sports team successes

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Latest: BFA U18 Asia Baseball Championship: Japan and South Korea reach final

South Korean national teams have achieved significant victories in various sports disciplines leading up to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. In basketball, the men’s team advanced to the quarterfinals following a 102-

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Takefusa Kubo recovery and La Liga return at Real Sociedad

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Latest: Takefusa Kubo faces competition for Real Sociedad starting role

Japanese midfielder Takefusa Kubo, who suffered a left‑knee injury in the 2024 World Cup opener, rejoined Real Sociedad in late July 2026. After undergoing rehabilitation and individual training, Kubo returned to competi

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Kaoru Mitoma injury and return to Brighton

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Latest: Kaoru Mitoma expected to return to Brighton after injury layoff

Japanese midfielder Kaoru Mitoma has rejoined Brighton & Hove Albion following recovery from a left-thigh injury that prevented his participation in the 2026 World Cup. While Mitoma has returned to the club and appeared

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Takehiro Tomiyasu joins Crystal Palace

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Latest: Daichi Kamada scores artistic goal in Crystal Palace victory

After his Ajax contract expired in late July 2026, Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu became a free agent. Following a trial during Crystal Palace's pre-season camp in Como, the club confirmed on 5 August 2026 that the

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Forlán interim, AUF search & Suárez omission

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Latest: Uruguay announces provisional squad under new coach Diego Forlán

Following Uruguay’s group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup, Diego Forlán has assumed his role as interim head coach for both the senior and U-20 national teams. Forlán’s tenure is expected to continue until the AUF presi

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NEC Nijmegen advances to Champions League play-offs

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Latest: Koki Ogawa scores twice in Machida Zelvia comeback win

In early August 2026, NEC Nijmegen continued to fine-tune its squad ahead of the Champions League third-round tie with Olympiakos. Coach Dick Schreuder confirmed that Japanese midfielder Kodai Sano’s planned move to Hoff

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Kaishu Sano transfer negotiations

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Latest: Mainz 05 rejects €30m Crystal Palace offer for Kaishu Sano

As the Bundesliga transfer window drew to a close in late August, the future of Kaishu Sano remained uncertain. Mainz 05 had established an August 27 deadline for negotiations to ensure the club could secure a successor

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New Zealand and Panama women's football series

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Latest: Football Ferns to face Panama in October international series

New Zealand’s women’s national football team, the Football Ferns, is scheduled to play a two-match international series against Panama in October. The matches will take place on 11 October and 14 October at the Estadio R

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Moriyasu extension; Oiwa set to succeed

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Latest: Japan Football Association confirms Moriyasu coaching staff through 2027

Japan’s head coach Hajime Moriyasu signed a six-month extension on 23 July 2026, keeping him in charge through the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The JFA board described the short deal as a bridge to the next phase

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