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Six of the Best:
A Review of Some of the Greatest Foreign Players to Play in J.League
Jordy Buijs – Welcome to Japan!
Jordy Buijs joined V-Varen Nagasaki from Sydney FC in July of this year and, judging by the outpour of support and well-wishing from Sydney fans online, he will be missed in the A-League.
Footie Food at J.League Games!
If there are two things Japan does well, they're soccer and food. When you bring the two together you have a real match made in heaven.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Well Placed To Lift J-League Crown In 2018?
The Purple Archers have dropped points in recent play, but still enjoy a five-point cushion at the top of the table.
Fernando Torres and Iniesta Make their J.League Debuts
Two Spanish legends made debuts off the bench, in J.League matches last weekend. Though neither was able to help his team to victory, fans are looking forward to much more, from the recent acquisitions.
Iniesta Flying the Spanish Flag in Japan
Andres Iniesta made his J.League debut on July 22nd, as Vissel Kobe took on Shonan Bellmare. Fans are hoping the Iniesta-Podolski hotline will soon begin producing results.
Look to the Future
The Samurai Blue won the hearts of football lovers worldwide, with their play in Russia 2018. Now the question is: "where do we go from here".
The Dream is Over
The Samurai Blue's quest for football's holy grail came to a tearful yet thrilling end, in a game for the ages, won by Belgium on the final play of the contest. The story is cruel, but I would not trade it for all the golden cups in the world.
Our Chief Weapon is Surprise
As the Samurai Blue prepare for a Round-of-16 clash with Belgium, nobody gives them even a shadow of a chance. But Japan has the element of surprise. Surprise and fear . . . and ruthless efficiency . . . and . . .
The Dream Becomes a Nightmare
The Samurai Blue managed to stumble across the finish line and advance to the knockout round. But it certainly was not pretty to watch.