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Ange Postecoglou defends Premiership over Reo Hatate & Kyogo Japan snubs

Hajime Moriyasu cited the level of the league that both players compete in as the reason behind their absences from his international squad.

The National (Scotland)

Ange Postecoglou in frosty Celtic response to Japan boss as he disagrees with one aspect of Premiership strength dig

The Japan manager claimed this week that the league's strength came into his thoughts when selecting his squad.

Daily Record

Kyogo on 'higher level' than Daizen Maeda as Japan legend slams boss for Celtic 'contradiction'

The reaction to the 28-year-old's exclusion has garnered widespread criticism despite a red-hot season for Celtic

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Kyogo Celtic videos 'must be cut' as Japan legend claims he's at a higher level than Daizen Maeda

Marcus Tanaka has accused Hajime Moriyasu of playing favourites after Kyogo and Reo Hatate were left out of latest squad.

Daily Record

Celtic news latest as Kyogo and Hatate Japan snubs branded 'stupid' and McGregor relives flopping as a striker

Parkhead duo Kyogo and Hatate were overlooked for the Japan squad once again and a former Celtic star let rip at Hajime Moriyasu.

Daily Record

Reo Hatate Japan exclusion 'baffling' claims pundit as Hajime Moriyasu told another Celtic star overlooked

Celtic winger Daizen Maeda made the cut, after he was in the Qatar squad and scored in the knockouts, and could face Uruguay and Colombia this month

Glasgow Live

John Hartson brands Celtic duo's Japan snub 'crazy' and challenges coach to find him a better striker than Kyogo

Hartson questioned head coach Hajime Moriyasu after he excluded the Parkhead pair from Japan's 26-man squad for home friendlies against Colombia and Uruguay.

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The 14 Japan players keeping Celtic stars out as 'insane' verdict put under the microscope

Boss Hajime Moriyasu said the 'level of the league' factored into his decision to only pick one Celtic player - but how does that stack up?

Daily Record

Celtic star duo Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate suffer fresh Japan SNUB but Daizen Maeda selected

Despite key roles for Ange Postecoglou at the Hoops this season they duo have been left out for the clashes against Colombia and Uruguay in the Kirin Challenge Cup.

Glasgow Live

Celtic duo Kyogo and Hatate snubbed by Japan again with 'level of league' a concern

Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate have both been snubbed by the Japanese national team ahead of friendlies against Uruguay and Colombia.

The National (Scotland)

Kyogo and Hatate snubbed by Japan AGAIN as Celtic pair told 'level of the league' is a concern

The Parkhead pair weren't picked once again despite their stellar form for Ange Postecoglou's league leaders.

Daily Record

Japan boss tells Celtic stars they can WIN World Cup as mystery Hoops hopeful told he's a 'standard bearer'

The boss in Asia is setting big goals that those in Glasgow will want to be part of.

Daily Record

Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi named in Japan best XI despite World Cup snub

The Japanese forward was the only player not at the tournament who was selected by fellow pros.

The National (Scotland)

Moriyasu to stay on as Samurai Blue manager

Hajime Moriyasu, who led the national soccer team to its second consecutive top-16 World Cup finish in Qatar, will continue in the role, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced Wednesday.

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Kishida: Samurai Blue surprised world

The Samurai Blue may have been defeated by Croatia in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Qatar, but they have left their fans satisfied.

Bangkok Post

Asian teams 'getting closer' despite Cup knockout blows

Doha: Asian teams came crashing back down to earth in the World Cup last 16 but the region still enjoyed its best-ever tournament to suggest it is closing the gap on the global elite.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Samurai Blue fall short in shootout

AL WAKRAH, Qatar -- For 120 minutes, Japan was certainly Croatia's equal. But when their World Cup round-of-16 match came down to a penalty shootout, Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic proved the dominant force.

Al Jazeera

Japan, South Korea defeats end World Cup dreams for Asian teams

Japan’s loss to Croatia in a penalty shootout and South Korea’s 4-1 defeat to Brazil have ended their World Cup runs.

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The Times of India

Croatia breaks Japanese hearts in tie-breaker

Goalkeeper Livakovic saves three penalties to put out sentimental favourites

The Guardian - UK

Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic promises his side will ‘not surrender’ in quarter-final

Croatia’s manager, Zlatko Dalic, said: ‘If it’s Brazil then let’s play our heart out,’ while the Japan head coach, Hajime Moriyasu, admitted his players need to improve at penalties

Al Jazeera

Fans in Japan face another sleepless night for World Cup last 16

This side could become only the second Asian nation to reach the quarter-finals of a World Cup.

Bangkok Post

2022 Qatar World Cup: our Monday picks

The Bangkok Post's predictions on matches.

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s Samurai Blue ready to enter the fray once more against Croatia

Veteran defender Yuto Nagatomo’s rousing speech symbolises togetherness of a team determined to ease painful memories

The Independent UK

Yuto Nagatomo calls for Japan to evoke the ‘Samurai spirit’ in Croatia tie

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu is without defender Ko Itakura

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Moriyasu: Croatians play with flexibility, tenacity

DOHA -- Ahead of Japan's match against Croatia on Monday in the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup, Samurai Blue coach Hajime Moriyasu made it clear he is not underestimating the Croatians, who he said "play with great flexibility and tenacity."

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