'King Kazu', 53, oldest ever to play in J-League
At 53, Japanese forward Kazuyoshi Miura became the oldest player to appear in a J-League first division match.
Asian Football Confederation cancels AFC Cup
This year's edition of the AFC Cup has been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the continent's governing body for soccer said Thursday.
Everything you need to know about the state of football in Asia
With the AFC Champions League set to resume in September, here's a look at where football stands in leagues across the region.
Vietnam to host AFC Cup matches in Southeast Asia
Vietnam has been selected as a centralized host for two AFC Cup groups in the Southeast Asia zone.
Qatar to host Asian Champions League matches in West Asia
Qatar, which will host the 2022 World Cup, will be the regional hub for West Asia in this year's Asian Champions League matches.
Malaysia to host Asian Champions League matches
Malaysia will be the Asian Champions League's centralized hub in East Asia with matches in the region due to restart in October.
Maya Yoshida on the future of Japanese football (1:16)
Postecoglou: J-League is 'the best league in Asia'
Yokohama F. Marinos' Ange Postecoglou has declared the J-League "the best league in Asia" as Japan's top flight awaits the green light to resume.
Japan's Makino attempting tablecloth trick is the content we need right now
With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time?
Japanese football to resume on April 25
Just 24 hours after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Japanese football has announced plans to resume in April.
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.
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.
'King Kazu' Miura extends Yokohama deal at 52
One of the longest careers in football has been extended after Kazuyoshi Miura, 52, signed a contract with J-League club Yokohama FC on Saturday.
Postecoglou's Yokohama beat rivals Tokyo to secure J-League title
Yokohama F. Marinos eased past title rivals FC Tokyo 3-0 on Saturday to clinch their first J-League trophy since 2004.
Postecoglou on the brink of history in Japan
Ange Postecoglou is just 90 minutes from what's being hailed as the greatest achievement by an Australian soccer coach.
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.
Toe Poke Daily: Torres says goodbye with final match against Iniesta
Fernando Torres hung up his boots on Friday with the final game of his illustrious 18-year career coming against an old teammate.
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.
De Bruyne, Sterling net as City beat Yokohama
Manchester City ended their preseason tour of Asia on a high with a 3-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan.
Nabbout joins Kruse as Victory strengthen for new season
Andrew Nabbout has signed for Melbourne Victory, rounding out what has been an impressive week on the transfers front for Marco Kurz's side.
Barcelona set to sign Japanese prospect Abe
Kashima Antlers have agreed a deal to sell forward Hiroki Abe to Barcelona, the Japanese club have announced.
Real Madrid sign 'Japanese Messi' Takefusa Kubo
Real Madrid have announced the signing of FC Tokyo midfielder Takefusa Kubo.
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.
Sources: Yoshida closing in on Singapore job
Former J-League manager Tatsuma Yoshida is in line to be appointed as next coach of the Singapore national team, sources have told ESPN.
J Lge Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Frontale | 20 | 17 | 2 | 1 | +41 | 53 |
| Cerezo Osaka | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | +10 | 42 |
| FC Tokyo | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | +8 | 38 |
| Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | +11 | 33 |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | +9 | 33 |
| Kashima Antlers | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | +4 | 33 |
| Gamba Osaka | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | +3 | 32 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | +7 | 30 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 30 |
| Vissel Kobe | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 26 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | +5 | 25 |
| Oita Trinita | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 25 |
| Yokohama FC | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | -12 | 20 |
| Sagan Tosu | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 17 |
| Consadole Sapporo | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -17 | 17 |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | -19 | 12 |
| Vegalta Sendai | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11 | -17 | 11 |
| Shonan Bellmare | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | -17 | 9 |