Zico Wants To Work In Europe
Zico says he wants to work in Europe as he prepares to stand down as Japan coach.
Nakata Announces Retirement
Japan's Hidetoshi Nakata, who spent last season on loan at Bolton, has retired.
Zico Left To Lament Earlier Slip-ups
Zico believes Japan's opening-day defeat to Australia was the reason for the Asian champions' elimination.
Ronaldo Stars In Brazil Romp
A Ronaldo-inspired Brazil battled back from a goal down to beat Japan.
Parreira Hails Return Of Ronaldo
Post-match reaction to Brazil's World Cup Group F win over Japan.
Japan 1 Brazil 4
World Cup Group F in Dortmund.
Zico Praying For A Miracle
Japan coach Zico is hoping a four-year plan will result in a shock defeat of Brazil.
Zico Still Backing Brazil
Japan coach Zico has reminded Brazil's detractors that flair teams rarely win the World Cup.
Ronaldo Likely To Retain Place
Team news for Thursday's World Cup Group F clash between Brazil and Japan.
Zico Undaunted By Brazil Clash
Japan will not be going home without putting up a fight when they meet Brazil in their final group game.
Kawaguchi Reveals Penalty Ploy
Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi studied videos of penalty taker Darijo Srna's routine to help him save the Croatian's spot-kick.
Kawaguchi Saves Japan's Skin
Croatia were left to rue a missed penalty as they were held to a goalless draw against Japan.
Zico Hails Heroic Kawaguchi
Post-match reaction to Croatia's goalless draw with Japan.
Japan 0 Croatia 0
World Cup group F in Nurnberg.
Kovac Back For Key Clash
Team news for Sunday's World Cup Group F clash between Japan and Croatia.
Zico: Japan Must Convert Chances
Japan boss Zico says his team must start taking their chances or go home early.
Kaji's Time Comes
Gamba Osaka defender Akira Kaji will make his first World Cup appearance for Japan on Sunday.
Miyamoto In Confident Mood
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto is confident Japan can overcome Croatia in their do-or-die Group F clash.
Zico Frustration At Fifa Comments
Japan coach Zico has questioned the timing of comments made by FIFA media director Markus Zeigler.
Kawaguchi Calls For Copycat
Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi has called on his Japan team-mates to follow South Korea's example.
Cahill Late Show Downs Japan
Three late goals - two from Tim Cahill - gave Australia a 3-1 World Cup win over Japan.
Hiddink Hails Super Socceroos
Post-match reaction to Australia's 3-1 World Cup Group F win over Japan.
Japan 1 Australia 3
World Cup Group F in Kaiserslautern.
Kawaguchi Rues Late Goals
Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi rued Japan's loss of concentration as they lost 3-1 to Australia.
Zico Hails Japan's Fighting Spirit
Zico admits there were times when he thought Japan would fail to qualify for the World Cup.
