Iniesta's Vissel ban singing due to coronavirus
Vissel Kobe have told fans not to sing, chant or wave flags in their season-opening clash with Yokohama FC due to the spread of coronavirus.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
9-9-10, 11th in Japanese J League
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- Vissel KobeVIS016/9FT1CERCER
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- Vissel KobeVIS130/9FT0NAGNAG
- YOKYOK24/10FT3Vissel KobeVIS
- KREKRE49/10FT3Vissel KobeVIS
- Vissel KobeVIS114/10FT1OITOIT
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Nine straight pen misses as Iniesta lifts cup
Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F Marinos missed nine consecutive spot kicks in the deciding penalty shootout as Andres Iniesta's team eventually won.
Spain great David Villa to retire at end of season
Former Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa has announced he will retire at the end of the year.
Torres' career ends with loss to Iniesta's Vissel
Spain's World Cup-winning striker Fernando Torres ended a glittering 18-year career on Friday with his final match for J-League club Sagan Tosu.
Perez seals Barca win vs. Iniesta's Vissel Kobe
Carles Perez scored twice as Barcelona beat a Vissel Kobe side including Andres Iniesta 2-0 in the Rakuten Cup on Saturday in Japan.
Samper confirms Barca departure after 18 years
Sergi Samper, who has made one appearance this season, said his desire to play regular football again was the main reason behind his decision.
Iniesta: I first struggled to adapt to life in Japan
Andres Iniesta has said he and his family struggled to adapt after swapping Barcelona for Vissel Kobe but they are now beginning to feel settled.
Iniesta explains photo that prompted backlash
Andres Iniesta released a statement explaining a social media post that prompted criticism because of a photo that included two people in blackface.
Iniesta criticized for photo with some in blackface
Andres Iniesta has been criticized on social media for posting a photo showing him with a group of people, including two in blackface.
David Villa joins Iniesta at Vissel Kobe in Japan
David Villa has revealed that he will be joining up with former Spain teammate Andres Iniesta in Japan at Vissel Kobe, after leaving NYCFC.
Iniesta battled depression after Barca Treble
Andres Iniesta, now at Vissel Kobe, said he had struggled in the months following Barcelona's 2008-09 success.
Contest under way to find Iniesta statue sculptor
Andres Iniesta is to have a monument dedicated to him in his home province of Albacete in tribute to his stellar contribution to the Spanish region.
Vissel player suspended for Iniesta injury leak
Club said Shunki Takahashi had told a friend via instant messaging that Iniesta, who joined in May, would not appear against Urawa Reds on Sept. 23.
Iniesta to star in documentary over Japan move
Andres Iniesta is soon to be the star of his very own fly-on-the-wall television series covering his transfer to Vissel Kobe.
Torres scores vs. Iniesta's Vissel Kobe in Japan
Sagan Tosu won 3-0 with Torres scoring the third goal after 84 minutes.
Iniesta scores first Vissel Kobe goal in style
Andres Iniesta scored his first goal for Vissel Kobe in their 2-1 victory over Jubilo Iwata on Saturday.
FC Tokyo to hire Andres Iniesta impersonator
Iniesta arrived in Japan from Barcelona last month but, after two J-League appearances, has returned to Spain for a few days.
Iniesta, Torres both lose on J-League debuts
Iniesta was a second-half substitute for Vissel Kobe's 3-0 loss, while Torres couldn't prevent Sagan Tosu - who are second-bottom - from losing 1-0.
Iniesta arrival a massive boost for J.League and Asia
Andres Iniesta will bring a lot to Vissel Kobe, the J.League and Asia. The 'Iniesta methodology' may shape the future of football in the region.
Iniesta seals move to Japanese side Vissel Kobe
Andres Iniesta has completed a move to Japanese side Vissel Kobe just days after leaving Barcelona.
Iniesta hints he's joining Japan's Vissel Kobe
Andres Iniesta has hinted that he's set to join Japanese side Vissel Kobe.
Iniesta tells suitors 'all possibilities are open'
Barcelona star Andres Iniesta insists that no decision on his future has been made, and that "all possibilities are open."
Iniesta to join Japan's Vissel Kobe - sources
Andres Iniesta has reached an agreement to sign with Japan's Vissel Kobe, sources have confirmed to ESPN's Jordi Blanco.
Thai ace Theerathon lands J.League deal
Thai international Theerathon Bunmathan will join ex-Germany striker Lukas Podolski at J.League club Vissel Kobe in 2018 after securing a loan deal.
Theerathon keen on Vissel Kobe move
Theerathon Bunmathan has said it would be a dream to become the latest Muangthong United star to swap the Thai League for the J.League.
2020 J Lge Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Frontale | 25 | 22 | 2 | 1 | +50 | 68 |
| Gamba Osaka | 25 | 16 | 3 | 6 | +10 | 51 |
| Nagoya Grampus | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | +14 | 48 |
| Cerezo Osaka | 25 | 15 | 3 | 7 | +9 | 48 |
| FC Tokyo | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | +3 | 47 |
| Kashima Antlers | 27 | 14 | 3 | 10 | +5 | 45 |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 29 | 13 | 5 | 11 | +12 | 44 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | +11 | 41 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | -1 | 41 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | +9 | 38 |
| Vissel Kobe | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 36 |
| Oita Trinita | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | -9 | 30 |
| Consadole Sapporo | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -16 | 27 |
| Yokohama FC | 25 | 7 | 3 | 15 | -19 | 24 |
| Sagan Tosu | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -10 | 21 |
| Shonan Bellmare | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | -18 | 17 |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 25 | 3 | 5 | 17 | -23 | 14 |
| Vegalta Sendai | 25 | 2 | 8 | 15 | -26 | 14 |
2020 Team LeadersJapanese J League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsJapanese J League
Goal Difference-1Tied-10th
Goals Scored484th
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded49Tied-16th