Nakata joins Japan squad

MARBELLA, Spain - AS Roma midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata kicks the ball with Jubilo Iwata veteran striker Masashi Nakayama after joining the Japan national team April 24 for a friendly match against Spain in Cordoba on April 25.

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