That’s what Argentina needed, a powerful defensive set to puncture Japan’s spirit. Replacement half backs Lautaro Bazan Velez and Nicolas Sanchez combine to set the tone in the first phase, and their ...

SAITAMA, Japan — Japan defeated Argentina 1-0 for the first time in a friendly on Friday and posted its first win under new coach Alberto Zaccheroni. Striker Shinji Okazaki pounced on the rebound of ...

PARIS — Argentina held former champion Japan to a 0-0 draw Monday to earn its first ever point in the Women’s World Cup. Argentina lost its previous six World Cup matches in 2003 and 2007, and missed ...

It's a huge deal. Will Lionel Messi (38, Inter Miami) visit Japan? The Japan Football Association announced on the 26th, 'We will invite the Brazilian national team to have a friendly match against ...

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between Japan and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Tied on nine points each and trailing leaders England after ...

The 2011 World Cup winners are big favourites to start their campaign with a win but opposing a glut of goals in Paris on Monday looks a wise move Japan are unlikely to reproduce the form that saw ...

BUENOS AIRES/SANTIAGO, March 9 (Reuters) - At least three Japanese trading companies are evaluating bids on upcoming rail contracts in Argentina, part of a major infrastructure boost planned by ...

Argentina, tied for 31st in the world rankings, made its third World Cup appearance in 2019 in France. The South Americans tied Japan 0-0 and Scotland 3-3 and lost 1-0 to England. The comeback against ...

Japan shocked Lionel Messi's Argentina 1-0 on Friday in their first match under new Italian coach Alberto Zaccheroni. Striker Shinji Okazaki stabbed home the winner in the 19th minute to give the Blue ...

Argentina and Japan are separated by thousands of kilometers of land and oceans, but Hiyori Kon is helping boost their cultural bonds through a very traditional Japanese sport like sumo. (AP video by ...

England are back in Rugby World Cup action tonight against Japan, looking to follow up on their impressive win over Argentina to open Pool D. Victory in Nice will go a long way to the Red Rose ...