Asashoryu back in Japan, apologizes for 'soccer issue'

Asashoryu back in Japan, apologizes for 'soccer issue'

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu arrives at Narita airport on July 30. He later apologized to the Japan Sumo Association for playing soccer in his home country after opting to sit out the upcoming regional training tour citing injuries, including a stress fracture in his lower back.

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