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Japan's 'King Kazu', 59, scores first goal for four years

TOKYO: The 59-year-old former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal in almost four years when his Fukushima United side strolled to a 7-0 win at the weekend.

Cavs, former lottery pick Mario Hezonja agree on 1-year deal - ESPN

EuroLeague star Mario Hezonja has agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, agent Michael Tellem of Excel Sports Management told ESPN.

Where To Find Croatia's Stars After The 2026 FIFA World Cup

Croatia is a team that has always punched above its weight with this core, finishing second at the 2018 World Cup and third in 2022. But it could not quite match that level of success this time, going out in heartbreaking fashion in the round of 32 after a stoppage-time winner from Gonçalo Ramos gave Portugal a 2-1 victory.

Modric, 40, extends Milan stay until 2027

July 23 : AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric has signed a contract extension that will keep the Croatian with the Serie A team until June 2027, the club said on Thursday.

Moriyasu to continue as Japan coach and replaced after Asian Cup by Oiwa

TOKYO: Japan coach Hajjime Moriyasu will continue through next year’s Asian Cup and then step away, the Japan Football Association said in a statement on Thursday. The JFA met over the coaching position on Thursday and said Go Oiwa, who has managed Japan Under-23s, will take over the top team after the Asian Cup. Oiwa was expected to be introduced at a news conference on Friday. At the World Cup, Moriyasu guided his team to the round of 32 before losing 2-1 to five-time champion Brazil. The Asian Cup will be in Saudi Arabia from Jan. 7-Feb.