Latest Japanese J League News
Man City to run rule over Japan starlet
ESPN staff | November, 2 2012Shimizu S-Pulse midfielder Hideki Ishige is to spend a spell at Manchester City early next year, but his manager has denied that the Premier League champions have made an offer to sign him.
Article | ConversationAl Ain sign Australia international Brosque
ESPN staff | September, 27 2012United Arab Emirates champions Al Ain have signed Australia international striker Alex Brosque from J. League side Shimizu S-Pulse.
Article | ConversationFabio Simplicio joins Cerezo Osaka
ESPN staff | July, 27 2012Fabio Simplicio has moved to J-League side Cerezo Osaka after leaving Roma, pledging to help the club clear of relegation trouble.
Article | ConversationJ-League: Vegalta Sendai stay clear at summit
July, 7 2012A solitary goal by Shingo Akamine saw Vegalta Sendai maintain their lead at the top of the J.League with a 1-0 victory at Vissel Kobe.
Article | ConversationHannover seal signing of Japan defender Sakai
ESPN staff | June, 13 2012Japan defender Hiroki Sakai has become the latest player to switch the J-League for the Bundesliga, joining Hannover for an undisclosed fee from defending J-League champions Kashiwa Reysol.
Article | ConversationJ-League: Vegalta top after draw with Jubilo
April, 7 2012Vegalta Sendai top the J. League by a point after their 2-2 draw with Jubilo Iwata.
Article | ConversationLjungberg leaves J-League's Shimizu S-Pulse
February, 14 2012Former Sweden and Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has left Shimizu S-Pulse by mutual consent after just six months at the Japanese J-League side.
Article | ConversationJapan: Kashiwa forced to wait for title
November, 26 2011Kashiwa Reysol will have to wait for another week for a chance to clinch the J.League title after being held to a 1-1 home draw by Cerezo Osaka.
Article | ConversationGamba boss linked with Urawa switch - report
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 23 2011Akira Nishino is set to step down as Gamba Osaka manager at the end of the season, with reports linking him to the vacant position at J.League rivals Urawa Reds.
Article | ConversationJ.League: Kashiwa Reysol close in on title
November, 20 2011Title-chasing Kashiwa Reysol moved three points clear at the top of the J.League after claiming their fifth successive win with a 2-1 victory at Shimizu S-Pulse.
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