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Court accepts match-fixing claim involving Aguirre

BRISBANE, Australia - Japan coach Javier Aguirre attends a training session of his team for the Asian Cup in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 14, 2015. It has been reported that a Valencia court has accepted a claim filed by Spanish prosecutors alleging Aguirre and 40 others were involved in fixing a match between his former club Real Zaragoza and Levante in 2011.

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Court accepts match-fixing claim involving Aguirre

BRISBANE, Australia - Japan coach Javier Aguirre attends a training session of his team for the Asian Cup in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 14, 2015. It has been reported that a Valencia court has accepted a claim filed by Spanish prosecutors alleging Aguirre and 40 others were involved in fixing a match between his former club Real Zaragoza and Levante in 2011.

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JFA braces as Aguirre named in Spanish match-fixing complaint

TOKYO, Japan - Japan men's national soccer team manager Javier Aguirre attends a press conference in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward on Dec. 15, 2014, to announce his 23-man squad for the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January. Aguirre was named by Spain's anticorruption prosecutor the same day for alleged match fixing in a 2011 game in the country's top-flight soccer league.

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JFA braces as Aguirre named in Spanish match-fixing complaint

TOKYO, Japan - Japan men's national soccer team manager Javier Aguirre poses for photos on Dec. 15, 2014, in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward with team uniforms for the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January. Aguirre was named by Spain's anticorruption prosecutor the same day for alleged match fixing in a 2011 game in the country's top-flight soccer league.

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Messi, Xavi prepare for Club World Cup semi

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) and Xavi Hernandez are in a training session in Yokohama on Dec. 12, 2011, before the Champions League winners face Asian champions Al Sadd in the Club World Cup semifinals on Dec. 15, 2011.

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Puyol of European champions Barcelona

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Carles Puyol, a defender for European champions Barcelona, speaks in a press conference in Yokohama on Dec. 12, 2011, prior to playing against Asian Champions League winners Al Sadd in the Club World Cup semifinals on Dec. 15, 2011.

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Barcelona coach Guardiola

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Josep Guardiola, coach of European champions Barcelona, speaks in a press conference in Yokohama on Dec. 12, 2011, prior to his team playing against Asian Champions League winners Al Sadd in the Club World Cup semifinals on Dec. 15, 2011.

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Japanese soccer fans on way to Pyongyang

BEIJING, China - Supporters of the Japan national soccer team arrive at Beijing's international airport on Nov. 14, 2011, on their way to Pyongyang, North Korea, where they will cheer for the Asian champions in a World Cup qualifying match against North Korea the following day.

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Japan beat Tajikistan in World Cup qualifier

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan - Yasuyuki Konno (L) scores Japan's first goal in the 36th minute of a 2014 World Cup qualifier in Asian zone Group C against Tajikistan in Dushanbe on Nov. 11, 2011. Japan put one foot through the door to the final round of World Cup qualifying with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Tajikistan.

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North Korean soccer team arrives in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - North Korea's national soccer team is welcomed at Tokyo's Haneda airport on the night of Aug. 29, 2011, shortly after arriving via Beijing. The team is scheduled to play Japan on Sept. 2 in the city of Saitama near Tokyo in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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North Korean soccer team arrives in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - North Korea's national soccer team is welcomed at Tokyo's Haneda airport on the night of Aug. 29, 2011, shortly after arriving via Beijing. The team is scheduled to play Japan on Sept. 2 in the city of Saitama near Tokyo in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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Kagawa returns after injury

DORTMUND, Germany - Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa takes to the pitch in the 88th minute of a match against Eintracht Frankfurt in Dortmund, Germany, on May 14, 2011. Kagawa, who was injured in January's Asian Cup, made his return coming on as a substitute in the club's 3-1 win.

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Kagawa aims to rejoin Dortmund in April

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa speaks to reporters at Kansai international airport in Osaka Prefecture on March 23, 2011, before boarding a flight to Germany. Kagawa, who was injured during Japan's semifinal victory over South Korea at the Asian Cup in January, said he hopes to be playing again for Borussia Dortmund in April.

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Asian Cup in Doha

TOKYO, Japan - Combined photo shows women smiling without covering their faces (above) and women hiding their faces at the opening game between Qatar and Uzbekistan of the Asian Cup in Doha on Jan. 7, 2011.

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Soccer fans in Doha

TOKYO, Japan - Fans cheer for the Qatar national team during the opening game against Uzbekistan of the Asian Cup at Khalifa Stadium in Doha on Jan. 7, 2011. Soccer fever in Qatar has heated up as the country hosted the Asian Cup and is scheduled to host the 2022 World Cup.

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Soccer fans in Doha

TOKYO, Japan - Boys cheer for the Qatar national team during a quarterfinal game against Japan during the Asian Cup in Doha on Jan. 21, 2011. Soccer fever in Qatar has heated up as the country hosted the Asian Cup and is scheduled to host the 2022 World Cup.

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Asian Cup in Doha

TOKYO, Japan - Qatar midfielder Khaled Muftah (L) and goalkeeper Qasem Burhan (3rd from L) try to stop Japan's Shinji Kagawa (2nd from L) during a quarterfinal match of the Asian Cup in Doha on Jan. 21, 2011.

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Nagatomo joins Inter Milan

TOKYO, Japan - Japan national team defender Yuto Nagatomo speaks with reporters in Milan on Jan. 31, 2011, as Inter Milan announced the same day they have signed Nagatomo from rival Cesena. The 24-year-old was a key man in Japan's Asian Cup victory Jan. 29.

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Nagatomo joins Inter Milan

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Jan. 31, 2011, in Milan, shows Japan national team defender Yuto Nagatomo. Inter Milan announced the same day they have signed Nagatomo from rival Cesena. The 24-year-old was a key man in Japan's Asian Cup victory Jan. 29.

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Japan soccer team return home

NARITA, Japan - Japan national soccer coach Alberto Zaccheroni smiles as he holds the Asian Cup winner's trophy in Narita, east of Tokyo, on Jan. 31, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011.

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Japan soccer team return home

NARITA, Japan - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R front) receives a bouquet as he arrives at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Jan. 31, 2011. His team beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011.

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Okazaki joins Stuttgart

STUTTGART, Germany - Japanese striker Shinji Okazaki (R) shows his new jersey at a press conference in Stuttgart, Germany, on Jan. 30, 2011, as his move to German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart from J-League club Shimizu S-Pulse was finalized. Okazaki flew from Qatar after contributing to the Japan national team's Asian Cup victory with his three goals in the tournament.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan forward Tadanari Lee (L) scores by striking a volley in the 109th minute, extra time, of the Asian Cup soccer final against Australia in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (C) holds the winner's cup after his team beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan held the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni looks at the winner's cup after his team beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan held the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan players toss coach Alberto Zaccheroni in the air after their team beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan held the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (C) and other players celebrate after their team beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan held the title for a record fourth time. Honda was named the most valuable player of the 2011 Asian Cup.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan supporters celebrate after their team beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan held the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (R) and other players celebrate after their team beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan held the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan players celebrate after their team beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan held the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda holds the trophy after he was named the most valuable player of the 2011 Asian Cup for helping Japan to a record fourth continental championship in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 in the final the same day to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (L) and midfielder Keisuke Honda hold each after their team beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan held the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan forward Tadanari Lee (R), who scored the team's sole goal, and other players celebrate after their team beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan held the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan forward Tadanari Lee (L) scores by striking a volley in the 109th minute, extra time, of the Asian Cup soccer final against Australia in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (L) celebrates after his team beat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan held the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan forward Tadanari Lee strikes a bow-drawing pose after scoring by striking a volley in the 109th minute, extra time, of the Asian Cup soccer final against Australia in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan forward Tadanari Lee (L) scores by striking a volley in the 109th minute, extra time, of the Asian Cup soccer final against Australia in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Makoto Hasebe (front) falls as he competes for the ball with Australia's Carl Valeri (R) during the second half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tadanari Lee (R) and Australia's Sasa Ognenovski compete for the ball during the first half of extra time of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Maya Yoshida (L) and Australia's Harry Kewell compete for the ball during the first half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan forward Tadanari Lee scores by striking a volley in the 109th minute, extra time, of the Asian Cup soccer final against Australia in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Daiki Iwamasa (R) prevents Australia's Tim Cahill (4) from shooting during the second half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer (bottom) holds the ball as Japan's Keisuke Honda (18) tries to jump into a cross during the second half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (L) fires a shot while competing with Australia's Sasa Ognenovski during the second half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Maya Yoshida (R) stops Australia's Harry Kewell during the first half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Keisuke Honda (R) and Australia's Harry Kewell compete for the ball during the first half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Yasuyuki Konno (L) and Australia's Tim Cahill (4) compete for the ball during the first half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Keisuke Honda (C) is caught between Australia's Sasa Ognenovski (L) and Lucas Neill as Honda jumps into a cross during the first half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (L) and Australia's Sasa Ognenovski compete for the ball during the first half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Keisuke Honda (R) jumps to a cross while competing with Australia's Sasa Ognenovski (L) during the first half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.