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  • World Leagues preview

    Club Football

    World Leagues preview

    Friday 19 March 2010

    The Argentinian superclásico, a big derby in Brazil, a repeat of the K-League 2009 final and the trophy decider in Australia are set to command attention.

  • Honda dreaming of CSKA glory

    Honda dreaming of CSKA glory

    Thursday 18 March 2010

    Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda, who helped guide CSKA Moscow to the Champions League quarters for the first time, is hoping for even more glory.

  • Title showdowns in 27

    FIFA World Leagues Predictor

    Title showdowns in 27

    Thursday 18 March 2010

    The Round 27 menu for FIFA World Leagues Predictor includes two of world football’s biggest derbies, and a number of title showdowns.

  • mamalus snatches 26

    FIFA World Leagues Predictor

    mamalus snatches 26

    Monday 15 March 2010

    mamalus claimed Round 26 of FIFA World Leagues Predictor and will receive one of the ten remaining signed FIFA World Cup™ winner’s jerseys for his efforts.

  • World Leagues review

    World Leagues review

    Monday 15 March 2010

    Sydney FC reached the A-League’s Grand Final as Flamengo and Palmeiras edged absorbing derbies, while Penarol recorded a record-equalling victory.

  • Nakamura enjoys winning return

    Japan

    Nakamura enjoys winning return

    Saturday 13 March 2010

    Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura celebrated his return to the J. League after eight years as Yokohama F. Marinos beat Shonan Bellmare 3-0.

HONOURS
FIFA World Cup™ appearances
3 (1998, 2002, 2006)
Continental titles
Winner
Asian Nations Cup (1992, 2000, 2004)
Best Results
Runners-Up
FIFA U-20 World Cup Final (1999), FIFA Confederations Cup (2001)
Third
Olympic Football Tournament Final (1968), FIFA Club World Cup (2007, 2008)
Fourth
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final (2005), Olympic Football Tournament Women Final (2008)