Soccer-Winger Mitoma shines as Japan cruise to victory over Ghana
By Michael Church
Wataru Endo Sport News
Winger Mitoma shines as Japan cruise to victory over Ghana
Kaoru Mitoma scored one and set up another as Japan handed fellow World Cup qualifiers Ghana a 4-1 defeat in Kobe in the semi-finals of the Kirin Cup friendly tournament on Friday.
'Mentality' boosts Brazil's World Cup chances, says manager Tite
Brazil manager Tite said his team's "mentality" can make the difference at the World Cup, after they broke down a stubborn Japan in a 1-0 friendly win in Tokyo on Monday. Neymar broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 77th minute, but only after Japan had frustrated Brazil with a dogged defensive effort. Tite expects to encounter similar resistance at the World Cup in Qatar and he took heart from the way his team continued to plug away against Japan.
Bayern insists Lewandowski will stay next season
BERLIN: Robert Lewandowski banged in his 35th league goal on the final day of the Bundesliga season Saturday as Bayern Munich contradicted reports their top-scoring striker could join Barcelona this summer. “’Lewy’ has a contract until June 2023,” Bayern director Hasan Salihamidzic said before Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Wolfsburg. “There have been no conversations between Bayern Munich and other clubs.