How Tōjirō Kubo went from rejection with Nagoya Grampus to absolute stardom with Kashiwa Reysol.

In a weekly Newsletter, Matt Ford keeps an eye on the action off the pitch in the Bundesliga and German football, explaining what’s going on from choreographies to fan protests to finances.

It’s a rarity to see a club folding in Japan, but one was an example to avoid: this is the story of Yokohama Flügels.

The French striker opens up on his journey from the child who idolised Zidane and Ronaldo to becoming one of the sport's greatest

A farm, Brazilian football, and a hopeful trip to Japan: that’s how the story of Lucão ended up with Fagiano Okayama.

In July and August alone, there were at least eight suspected cases of femicide in Italy. The latest victim was Lorena Isceri

Is AI really likely to wipe out humanity within the next decade? We used the most scientific tool in existence to get an answer.

It’s really hard to write Katsuya Nagato off, since the left-back always finds a way to re-invent himself.

It’s tough to find stories like the one of Kaina Tanimura in today’s J.League. And yet, the no. 9 of Yokohama F. Marinos is here to stay.

From Japan’s next midfield maestro to an injury-plagued career: that’s the story of Ryota Ōshima.

UEFA wants Infantino to stand down from his role following his failed FFE plan.

The Athletic can reveal that the proposal had over $250m of financial commitments from investors.

The Japan Football League moved as well to a European calendar, with two new entries: J-Lease FC and Vonds Ichihara.

The hair, a trademark celebration, the smiley face, and his years in Oita: that’s why Kazushi Mitsuhira is a J.League legend.

A Brazilian midfielder, a returning talent from Belgium, and a pair of strikers: these are the Top 10 transfers in the top-flight.

Renegades in search of a new home, silent bargains, and a Suzuki-esque keeper: these are the Top 10 transfers in the second division.

A former Gamba prodigy, a Singaporean striker, and a possible record-man: these are the Top 10 transfers in the third tier.

Cerezo and Gamba Osaka are, for different reasons, in a complete mess. Is this the end for the city as a relevant football hub?

The J2 League will be colonised by clubs from the North, and it’s a good trend for Japanese football.

AI companies are pouring tens of billions of dollars into enormous data centers. They're being built on top of a mountain of hidden debt.

The 2026-27 saeson could be the best one ever for the J3 League. And there are multiple reasons for it.

Defending champions Kashima Antlers are favourites to repeat in J1, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima have a chance to change that.

Ken Yoshida is the longest-serving head coach among active managers. And it’s not a case if Blaublitz Akita are productively surviving in J2.

Shiga Prefecture was one of the few in which Japanese professional football hadn’t arrived – now Reilac Shiga are ready to face the J3 League.

Spain’s style may be dull, but their logistical excellence is strangely inspiring

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Juanma Delgado is currently the Spanish player with most games and goals in J.League history. We sat down with him to talk through his career.

A lot changed for RB Omiya Ardija, and more is to come – including a pre-season camp in Germany, and the will of returning to J1.

Josimar met Gianni Infantino in New York and asked him: "will you resign?"

When it came down to iconic no. 10 with no European experience, Ryang Yong-gi represented a unicum.

The Samurai Blue’s toughest opponents are themselves. The Australian coach would help them kick down the door to football’s global elite

Japan have lost their fifth knock-out match at the FIFA World Cup… out of five played in history. It’s time for some burning questions.