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Japan women's coach Nielsen steps down, weeks after Asian Cup glory
April 2 : Nils Nielsen has stepped down as head coach of the Japanese women's team, the country's football association (JFA) said on Thursday, less than two weeks after the Dane guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.
Australia, Japan women say AFC ignoring pay inequality concerns
MELBOURNE, April 2 : Women's Asian Cup finalists Australia and Japan said on Thursday the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had ignored an invitation to address gender pay inequality before the record-breaking tournament.
France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings; US drops
France has overtaken Spain to regain the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018.
'Embarrassed' Spain probes anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
MADRID: Spanish police said on Wednesday that they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants that were heard during the Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona, which the government said "embarrass us as a society".
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Turkey target World Cup knockout stages after ending 24-year wait
ANKARA, April 1 : Turkey celebrated their return to the World Cup on Wednesday after ending a 24-year wait, with players and fans voicing pride and cautious ambition following their playoff victory over Kosovo.
Japan high on confidence ahead of World Cup after beating England
Japan claimed their first victory over England with a 1-0 win in a friendly at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday (Mar 31), giving coach Hajime Moriyasu confidence that his side can beat anyone at the World Cup.