Recent events at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia have thrown a stark light on the persistent issue of racism in football. During a match featuring hosts Valencia and Real Sociedad, Japan’s Takefusa Kubo and Spanish forward Ander Barrenetxea were subjected to racial abuse from a segment of the crowd. This disheartening incident was not an
Takefusa Kubo
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Japan’s national football team, the Samurai Blue, stands on the verge of making history with what could be their eighth consecutive appearance in football’s most prestigious tournament. Dominating Group C in the Asian qualifiers with a commanding nine-point margin over their closest rivals, Japan is poised to cement
Japan’s recent performance in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup showcased a new and exhilarating system employed by coach Hajime Moriyasu. The Samurai Blue opened their Group C campaign with a resounding 7-0 thrashing of China, demonstrating a newfound ability to fit all their attacking talent together on the