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World Cup Star Ahn Jung-hwan Hangs Up His Boots – The Chosun Ilbo (Soccer Japan)

World Cup Star Ahn Jung-hwan Hangs Up His Boots – The Chosun Ilbo

World Cup Star Ahn Jung-hwan Hangs Up His Boots
The Chosun Ilbo
During a press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Seoul, a tearful Ahn reflected on the defining moment of his career — the 2002 FIFA World Cup — and said that, "I still feel like I'm in 2002 in my heart, but my body is in 2012.

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Japan seeks London qualification boost – Arab News

Japan seeks London qualification boost
Arab News
With the Uzbekistan national team following up their run to the semi-finals of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup by reaching for the fourth round of qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and domestic side Nasaf winning the 2011 AFC Cup, Uzbek football is …

Just 500 days until Brazil 2013 kick-off – Fifa.com

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Just 500 days until Brazil 2013 kick-off
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Given that we are still in early 2012, it is tempting to think there is a long way to go before the 32 participating teams kick off their bids for glory at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Yet fans in the Host Nation need wait less than a year and a …

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Women’s round-up: January 2012 – Fifa.com (Japanese Football News)

Women’s round-up: January 2012 – Fifa.com

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Women's round-up: January 2012
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FIFA.com's monthly review also takes in the latest club news from Japan, USA and Australia, while January saw yet another milestone for prolific USA striker Abby Wambach. Three-time defending gold medalists USA, along with neighbours Canada, …

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Just 500 days until Brazil 2013 kick-off – Fifa.com

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Just 500 days until Brazil 2013 kick-off
Fifa.com
Given that we are still in early 2012, it is tempting to think there is a long way to go before the 32 participating teams kick off their bids for glory at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Yet fans in the Host Nation need wait less than a year and a …

and more »

World Cup Star Ahn Jung-hwan Hangs Up His Boots – The Chosun Ilbo

The Chosun Ilbo

World Cup Star Ahn Jung-hwan Hangs Up His Boots
The Chosun Ilbo
During a press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Seoul, a tearful Ahn reflected on the defining moment of his career — the 2002 FIFA World Cup — and said that, "I still feel like I'm in 2002 in my heart, but my body is in 2012.

and more »

Taylor: Bahrain have a mountain to climb – Fifa.com

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Taylor: Bahrain have a mountain to climb
Fifa.com
However, the team's progress in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifiers has been less assured. Bahrain reached the play-offs for both Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010, but their chances of emerging from Group E in the third qualifying round for …

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Japanese baseball team to play friendly in Taiwan – Focus Taiwan News Channel

Focus Taiwan News Channel

Japanese baseball team to play friendly in Taiwan
Focus Taiwan News Channel
3 (CNA) Japan's FC Gifu is scheduled to play a friendly against a local football team from Taichung for thefirst time as part of its winter training program, NationalTaiwan University of Physical Education and Sport (NTUPES) said Friday.

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World Cup Star Ahn Jung-hwan Hangs Up His Boots – The Chosun Ilbo (World Cup Football)

World Cup Star Ahn Jung-hwan Hangs Up His Boots – The Chosun Ilbo

The Chosun Ilbo

World Cup Star Ahn Jung-hwan Hangs Up His Boots
The Chosun Ilbo
During a press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Seoul, a tearful Ahn reflected on the defining moment of his career — the 2002 FIFA World Cup — and said that, "I still feel like I'm in 2002 in my heart, but my body is in 2012.

and more »

Blue Samurai eye Olympic boost (FIFA World Cup)

Blue Samurai eye Olympic boost
Japan will look to take a giant stride towards a fifth consecutive the 2011 AFC Asian Cup by reaching for the fourth round of qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and domestic side Nasaf winning the 2011 AFC Cup, Uzbek football is thriving at

Official: Japan international Yuki Abe completes Urawa Reds move
However my family is of the utmost importance to me.” Having played an integral role for Japan at the 2010 Fifa World Cup, the 30-year-old signed with Leicester City upon his country’s elimination from the tournament, and made a strong

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Shape up or ship out! (Possibly …) – KickOff (FIFA World Cup)

Shape up or ship out! (Possibly …)
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Became the first Southern African nation in 1997 to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Finals. Third place in the 1999 African Cup of Nations. Compete in 2002 Fifa World Cup Finals, Korea/Japan. Advance to quarter-finals of the 2005 Concacaf Gold Cup.

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Blue Samurai eye Olympic boost
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Japan will look to take a giant stride towards a fifth consecutive appearance at the Olympic Games on Sunday. Takashi Sekizuka's side travel to Amman to face fellow Group C contenders Syria at King Abdullah International Stadium.

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Happy Birthday to you!
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His magnificent performance at the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA™ led the star-studded Seleção to a first triumph at the global showpiece since 1970. Scoring five goals and appearing in every game, the striker was awarded the adidas Golden Ball at the …

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Sudan Vision

Zico: Iraq Can Beat Anyone
Sudan Vision
The former Brazil star has pedigree in Asian football, having guided Japan to Asian Cup glory in 2004 and later to a place at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany. The 58-year-old has made an equally encouraging start to life in charge of Iraq, …

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Blue Samurai eye Olympic boost (World Cup Football)

Japan will look to take a giant stride towards a fifth consecutive the 2011 AFC Asian Cup by reaching for the fourth round of qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and domestic side Nasaf winning the 2011 AFC Cup, Uzbek football is thriving at Learn more

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Shape up or ship out! (Possibly …) – KickOff (Japanese Football News)

Shape up or ship out! (Possibly …) – KickOff

Shape up or ship out! (Possibly …)
KickOff
Became the first Southern African nation in 1997 to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Finals. Third place in the 1999 African Cup of Nations. Compete in 2002 Fifa World Cup Finals, Korea/Japan. Advance to quarter-finals of the 2005 Concacaf Gold Cup.

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Happy Birthday to you! – Fifa.com

Happy Birthday to you!
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His magnificent performance at the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA™ led the star-studded Seleção to a first triumph at the global showpiece since 1970. Scoring five goals and appearing in every game, the striker was awarded the adidas Golden Ball at the …

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Women’s round-up: January 2012 – Fifa.com (Japanese Football News)

Women’s round-up: January 2012 – Fifa.com

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Women's round-up: January 2012
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FIFA.com's monthly review also takes in the latest club news from Japan, USA and Australia, while January saw yet another milestone for prolific USA striker Abby Wambach. Three-time defending gold medalists USA, along with neighbours Canada, …

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Taylor: Bahrain have a mountain to climb – Fifa.com (World Cup Groups)

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Taylor: Bahrain have a mountain to climb
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However, the team's progress in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifiers has been less assured. Bahrain reached the play-offs for both Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010, but their chances of emerging from Group E in the third qualifying round for …

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Just 500 days until Brazil 2013 kick-off
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Given that we are still in early 2012, it is tempting to think there is a long way to go before the 32 participating teams kick off their bids for glory at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Yet fans in the Host Nation need wait less than a year and a …

and more »

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Focus Taiwan News Channel

Japanese baseball team to play friendly in Taiwan
Focus Taiwan News Channel
3 (CNA) Japan's FC Gifu is scheduled to play a friendly against a local football team from Taichung for thefirst time as part of its winter training program, NationalTaiwan University of Physical Education and Sport (NTUPES) said Friday.

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Korea in My Mind (Japanese National Football Team)

Among the places of interest in this enchanting city are: World Cup Stadium Dreams come true; following the successful hosting of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, the Seoul World Cup Stadium has become the place of leisure activities where various Click here to learn more

Jamaica have made one appearance at a Fifa World Cup, in 1998, when they beat Japan but lost to Argentina and Croatia. JFF president Captain Horace Burrell told the Jamaica Observer newspaper that a match against New Zealand would be a good test in case Click here to learn more

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