Yokohama F·Marinos had a smashing Saturday, defeating English Premier League side Newcastle United in a friendly. That came on the heels of consecutive wins in Meiji Yasuda J1 League play, giving them tons of momentum that they hope will see them push past Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on Wednesday at 19:30 JST in a match that will be live on JLeague.co and br…

Yokohama F·Marinos got the best of Newcastle United on Saturday, toppling the English Premier League side at the Japan National Stadium, 2-0, to wrap up the J.League International Series 2024 powered by docomo.The Newcastle and F·Marinos fans brought great energy to Kokuritsu on Saturday, with the atmosphere buzzing hours before kick-off. It didn't tak…

The brand-new Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima was buzzing for the latest installment of the J.League International Series 2024 powered by docomo and the packed crowd was treated to a high-octane night of football as VfB Stuttgart defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima, 5-2.The Bundesliga runners-up were riding high after taking down Kyoto Sanga F.C. four days earlier and …

Newcastle United put on a show in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Saitama Stadium 2002, defeating Urawa Reds, 4-1, as the J.League International Series 2024 powered by docomo continued with yet another terrific evening of football.It didn’t take long for the Magpies to get on the scoresheet as Alexander Isak scored in the third minute. The Sweden internat…

Shinzo Koroki will bring an end to his legendary career at the end of 2024, announcing that he will retire after the season.Koroki is one of the greatest players in the history of the Meiji Yasuda J.League. His 524 appearances rank eighth in J1 history, while his 168 goals are the second-most all-time, and he is the only player to score in 18 consecutive J1…

Mitchell Langerak announced that he will leave Nagoya Grampus after the 2024 J.League season, ending a spectacular seven-year run at the club for the Australian goalkeeper.Nagoya made a major splash when they signed Langerak in January 2018. The goalkeeper was part of two Bundesliga-winning teams at Borussia Dortmund, helped VfB Stuttgart earn promotion to …

Japan finished the group stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a perfect three wins from three matches thanks to Kashiwa Reysol’s Mao Hosoya, who scored in stoppage time to beat Israel, 1-0, and clinch first place in Group D for the Samurai Blue.Japan had already secured a spot in the knockout rounds after winning their first two matches of the tournament, …

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe briefed the media on the club’s preparations in Japan ahead of a pair of matches in the J.League International Series 2024 powered by docomo.The Magpies are set to take on Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Wednesday night before facing Yokohama F·Marinos at the Japan National Stadium on Saturday evening, with tickets …

The J.LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 2024 powered by docomo kicked off with an eight-goal thriller as VfB Stuttgart defeated Kyoto Sanga, 5-3, in an absolute classic.Sanga supporters were buzzing pregame with last season's Bundesliga runners-up in Kyoto and the home side proved they were up for the challenge straight from the kick-off. Marco Túlio n…

Japan made it two wins from two matches at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Mali that clinched the Samurai Blue a place in the knockout stages.Former Tokyo Verdy and Gamba Osaka man Rihito Yamamoto, now with STVV in Belgium, scored the lone goal of the match and his second of the Games as he continues his star turn in France.Japan did need to…

Tottenham Hotspur secured the Meiji Yasuda J.League World Challenge 2024 powered by docomo on Saturday night after goals from Pedro Porro, Son Heung-min, and Mikey Moore led Spurs to a 3-2 victory over Vissel Kobe.The Japan National Stadium was absolutely rocking on both ends as 54,255 passionate fans cooked up an atmosphere to remember in the capital. …

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou's journey to the Premier League came through Japan and he sees plenty of homegrown J.League talent with the same potential to reach the elite ranks of European football."I truly believe that Japan is producing some world-class footballers," Postecoglou said as the Aussie manager met with the media ahead of S…

Japan kicked off their men’s football tournament at the Olympics in spectacular fashion as Shunsuke Mito and Shota Fujio scored two goals each to lead the Samurai Blue to a 5-0 victory over Paraguay.The U-23 side representing Japan is made up primarily of Meiji Yasuda J.League talents, combined with several other stars who used to play in the domestic compe…

J.LEAGUE has announced that a total of five games of the J.LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 2024 powered by docomo and the MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE WORLD CHALLENGE 2024 powered by docomo will be available for viewing worldwide on the following broadcasting networks and platforms.Further announcements will be made upon the determination of additional overseas broadc…

The J.LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 2024 powered by docomo won’t just feature some of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League’s best taking on clubs from the Premier League and Bundesliga. It will also have a youth and developmental aspect, as a U-15 J.League Select team takes on U-15 teams from Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in a pair of academy matches.The first…

Léo Ceará is still atop the Meiji Yasuda J1 League goal scoring chart, but his lead is shrinking after a quartet of challengers found the back of the net in Matchweek 24.The Cerezo Osaka star did not score this week, leaving him stuck on 16 goals for the season.His former teammate Anderson Lopes found the back of the net for Yokohama F·Marinos, though, conv…

It was a goal-heavy weekend in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League. The 10 matches averaged 3.7 goals per game, with six teams scoring at least three times.Let’s check in on all the goals and results from Matchweek 24:FC Machida Zelvia 1, Yokohama F·Marinos 2The Tricolor are officially flying, securing a massive 2-1 win at the National Stadium against league leaders…

Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and VfB Stuttgart are all on their way to Japan and you can be in the stadium to see some of Europe's best take on the class of J.League!For full ticket information, please click HERE!It all begins on July 27 at 19:00 JST when former Yokohama F·Marinos boss Ange Postecoglou and Premier League superstar Son Heung-min …

Spurs are on their way to Tokyo!Tottenham Hotspur, one of the English Premier League’s most well-known football clubs, is set to face off with Vissel Kobe on Saturday, July 27th at the Japan National Stadium in the MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE WORLD CHALLENGE 2024 powered by docomo.Tickets for this clash in the capital, which kicks off at 19:00 local time, can be …

The J.LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 2024 powered by docomo sees some of Europe's best take on Japan's top clubs and German giants VfB Stuttgart will be at the heart of it with a pair of matches against Kyoto Sanga and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.The Bundesliga runners-up begin their time in Japan with a trip to Kyoto on July 28 at 19:00 JST and you can be t…