World Cup 2022 key events: Japan’s stunning win on Day 4 in Qatar Japan defeats mighty Germany, Spain thrashes Costa Rica, Morocco and Croatia nil all, Belgium scores win over Canada. Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2022
Today at the World Cup: Germany stage protest before shock loss to Japan Spain served warning of their credentials by thrashing Costa Rica 7-0. The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
Hansi Flick sends message to FIFA after Germany's OneLove armband protest strikes chord PLUS: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu claimed his side had created history after a brilliant fightback floored the Germans in their opening World Cup group game Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu hails ‘historic moment’ of win over Germany Japan’s manager Hajime Moriyasu has said his side’s remarkable comeback victory over Germany is a ‘historic moment’ for the country The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022
Japan Gets 2 Late Goals to Beat Germany 2-1 at World Cup Another World Cup day, another World Cup shock. Substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored late goals Wednesday to give Japan a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany. Both Doan and Asano play for German clubs. “I believe it’s a historic moment, a historic victory. Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 23, 2022
Japan gets 2 late goals to beat Germany 2-1 at the World Cup Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano — who both play for German clubs — subbed in and put balls past goalie Manuel Neuer after the 76th minute. Their coach called it "a historic moment, a historic victory." WEKU · Nov 23, 2022
Takuma Asano caps Japan’s second-half fightback to leave Germany stunned Germany led 1-0 at half-time through Ilkay Gündogan’s penalty but Japan hit back in the final 15 minutes to win 2-1 with goals from Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022
Germany stunned by Japan fightback in latest World Cup 2022 shock - 5 talking points GERMANY 1-2 JAPAN: Ilkay Gundogan scored from the penalty spot in the first period before a wonderful turnaround from the Blue Samurai Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022
Maeda on sympathy for Celtic teammates, and how Kewell turned him around THE inclusion of Daizen Maeda in Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan squad for the World Cup raised one or two eyebrows in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2022
Ange Postecoglou Japan 'frontrunner' as Celtic boss tops wanted list if World Cup axe falls It's claimed Japan technical director Yasuharu Sorimachi has reached out to the all-conquering Parkhead boss. Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022
Can Japan turn potential into results at World Cup 2022? Japan may exceed expectations despite being placed in the ‘group of death’ with Germany, Spain and Costa Rica. Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2022
Japan World Cup Preview: Tested Team Has Spoiler Potential The Samurai Blue are in a brutal group with Spain and Germany, but the potential giant killers should not be overlooked. Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2022
Takehiro Tomiyasu handed World Cup boost by Japan boss amid Arsenal injury concern The Gunners defender missed Sunday's 1-0 win over Chelsea after being forced off with injury Football London · Nov 7, 2022
Japan World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more One of 2018’s surprise packages will look to upset the odds again in a tough group The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022
Daily Record · Nov 5, 2022 Celtic told why Kyogo and Hatate were snubbed for World Cup as defiant Japan boss insists 'it wasn't just me' There was plenty of confusion when the final Japan squad was named with neither Kyogo or Hatate going to Qatar.
Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022 Ange sends loving Celtic message to Kyogo and Hatate as boss then reacts to transfer news The Hoops manager takes us inside the mentality of the Japan duo after suffering World Cup heartache.
Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022 The jarring Kyogo verdict from Japan boss as Celtic hero goes from wonderful to wounded The Celtic star will not be going to the World Cup and neither will Reo Hatate but Daizen Maeda made the cut for Qatar.
Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022 Kyogo and Hatate OUT of World Cup as Celtic stars miss the cut for Japan Parkhead forward Daizen Maeda did make the cut but there was surprise surprise over decisions made by Hajime Moriyasu
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 Japan World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more One of 2018’s surprise packages will look to upset the odds again in a tough group
The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2022 Ange Postecoglou rates Reo Hatate’s World Cup chances, and explains why he will be impossible for Japan to ignore in future ANGE POSTECOGLOU says that in-form Reo Hatate should be aiming for a place in Japan’s World Cup squad, and has backed the midfielder to prove he…
Daily Record · Oct 21, 2022 Ange Postecoglou insists Reo Hatate is Celtic key man regardless of whether World Cup dream comes true Hatate isn't guaranteed a call up by Japan for the tournament in Qatar but will give it his best shot.
Daily Record · Sep 26, 2022 Daizen Maeda in Celtic injury sweat as Japan striker misses training amid mounting Ange Postecoglou fitness fears The forward pulled up during the win over the United States and was replaced at half time.
Daily Record · Sep 25, 2022 Reo Hatate on Japan frustration as Celtic star points to Parkhead 'growth' in World Cup case The midfielder missed out on a place in the squad that faced the United States.
Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022 Kyogo Furuhashi absence explained as Celtic star missing for Japan while boss throws down World Cup gauntlet Teammate Daizen Maeda was preferred ahead of the Parkhead talisman in the win over America.
Daily Record · May 20, 2022 Reo Hatate handed Celtic blessing in disguise as marathon man offered Japan squad breather Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda have been included in the Kirin Cup squad.