Nakata returns to Italy after Japan's victory

NARITA, Japan - Japanese soccer star Hidetoshi Nakata walks through Narita airport on June 8 to catch a flight back to Italy. Nakata, who plays for AS Roma in the Italian first division, scored Japan's winning goal against Australia in the Confederations Cup semifinal June 7 in Yokohama. In Italy, his team faces a crucial Serie A clash against Napoli on June 10.

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