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(230820) -- SYDNEY, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Japan's former football player Miyama Aya waves to spectators prior to the Final between Spain and England at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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Japan's women edge Brazil in World Cup warm-up

CHIBA, Japan - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (L) sweeps home Aya Miyama's free kick for an equalizer in the second half of their friendly match against Brazil at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba on Sept. 2. Japan wrapped up their preparations for the upcoming Women's World Cup in China with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Brazil.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Aya Miyama of Japan chases the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - (from L to R) Yukari Kinga, Erina Yamane, Yuri Kawamura and Aya Miyama of Japan celebrate after beating Canada 3-0 in an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan fall to N. Korea in women's soccer final

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan captain Aya Miyama (L) scores for Japan in the second half of the women's soccer final against North Korea at the Asian Game in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014. Japan lost 3-1 to North Korea.

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Japan fall to N. Korea in final

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo shows Nadeshiko Japan players, including Captain Aya Miyama (8), after their 3-1 loss to North Korea in the women's soccer final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Japan beat Jordan in women's soccer at Asian Games

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan midfielder Aya Miyama heads her team's 10th goal during the second half of an Asian Games women's soccer match against Jordan in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 18, 2014, a day before the opening of the Sept. 19-Oct. 4 sports event. Japan won 12-0.

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Japan win 1st Women's Asian Cup

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Captain Aya Miyama holds the trophy as Japan players celebrate in the award ceremony after winning their first Women's Asian Cup, beating defending champion Australia 1-0 in the final in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on May 25, 2014.

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Japan win 1st Women's Asian Cup

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Captain Aya Miyama holds the trophy as Japan players celebrate in the award ceremony after winning their first Women's Asian Cup, beating defending champion Australia 1-0 in the final in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on May 25, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan beat Jordan

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Japan captain Aya Miyama (C) and other members of Nadeshiko Japan celebrate and acknowledge cheers from spectators after defeating Jordan in a Women's Asian Cup Group A soccer match at Binh Duong Stadium in Vietnam on May 18, 2014. Japan won 7-0 to book a spot in the semifinals and an automatic berth at the 2015 World Cup in Canada.

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Japan's Miyama shoots down Sweden in Algarve Cup

FARO, Portugal - Aya Miyama of Japan clenches her fists after nailing the game winning penalty kick against Sweden in Faro, Portugal, on March 10, 2014, in the Algarve Cup women's soccer tournament. Japan won 2-1, advancing to the cup final.

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Japan's Miyama nets PK against Sweden

FARO, Portugal - Aya Miyama of Japan shoots the game-winning penalty kick against Sweden in Faro, Portugal, on March 10, 2014, in the Algarve Cup women's soccer tournament. Japan won 2-1, advancing to the cup final.

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Japan, U.S. draw at Algarve Cup

PARCHAL, Portugal - Japan captain Aya Miyama (C) celebrates with her teammates after scoring the equalizer off a free kick against the United States during the second half of their Algarve Cup opener in Parchal, Portugal, on March 5, 2014. Japan and the U.S. drew 1-1.

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Japan, U.S. draw at Algarve Cup

PARCHAL, Portugal - Japan captain Aya Miyama scores the equalizer off a free kick against the United States during the second half of their Algarve Cup opener in Parchal, Portugal, on March 5, 2014. Japan and the U.S. drew 1-1.

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Nadeshiko Japan beat Nigeria

CHIBA, Japan - Aya Miyama scores Japan's first goal on a penalty kick during the first half of the second match of a two-game exhibition series against Nigeria at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba Prefecture on Sept. 26, 2013. Women's world champions Nadeshiko Japan won 2-0.

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S. Korea beat Nadeshiko

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan captain Aya Miyama (C) and her teammates are pictured after losing a Women's East Asian Cup soccer match against South Korea 2-1 at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul on July 27, 2013. Japan finished second, missing out on a third consecutive title in the competition.

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Nadeshiko Japan to play U.S. in women's soccer final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (R) and coach Norio Sasaki hold a press conference at Olympic Park on Aug. 8, 2012, on the eve of the London Olympic women's soccer final against the United States.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (Lower R) celebrates with Japan's captain Aya Miyama (Upper R) after scoring the team's first goal during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (2nd from L) celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (upper C) celebrates with a teammate after scoring the team's second goal during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Aya Miyama (C), captain of Japan's national women's soccer team, scores Japan's second goal in an Olympic Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (L) celebrates after scoring by heading home during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Aya Miyama (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal against Canada in an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (L) battles for the ball during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (L) vies for the ball during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Nadeshiko Japan beat Australia in Olympic sendoff

TOKYO, Japan - Aya Miyama, captain of Japan's national women's soccer team, scores its first goal from the penalty spot midway through the first half of an Olympic sendoff match against Australia at National Stadium in Tokyo on July 11, 2012. Japan won 3-0.

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Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

KOBE, Japan - Aya Miyama (far L) celebrates after scoring Japan's third goal during the second half of a Kirin Challenge Cup women's international soccer friendly game against Brazil in Kobe, Japan, on April 5, 2012. Japan won 4-1 to capture the three-nation cup title.

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Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

KOBE, Japan - Aya Miyama (far L) scores Japan's third goal during the second half of a Kirin Challenge Cup women's international soccer friendly game against Brazil in Kobe, Japan, on April 5, 2012. Japan won 4-1 to capture the three-nation cup title.

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Miyama capped Algarve Cup MVP

FARO, Portugal - Japan's captain Aya Miyama is pictured after being named MVP of the Algarve Cup in Faro, Portugal, on March 7, 2012. Japan lost to Germany in the final the same day.

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Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Aya Miyama (front R) fires in a shot in the second half of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics. Nadeshiko Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' meet premier with World Cup trophy

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the world champion ''Nadeshiko Japan'' national women's soccer team -- including captain Homare Sawa (2nd from L in front), Aya Miyama (R) and coach Norio Sasaki (L front) -- meet Prime Minister Naoto Kan (2nd from R) at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 19, 2011. Kan congratulated the team on winning the Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Germany, saying he learned the importance of ''never giving up'' from their victory.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

NARITA, Japan - Japan's women's national soccer team ''Nadeshiko Japan,'' including midfielder Aya Miyama (R front), get a heroes' welcome from fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after winning the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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Japan manager before Women's World Cup final

FRANKFURT, Germany - Norio Sasaki (R), manager of the Japan national women's soccer team, speaks at a press conference in Frankfurt on July 16, 2011, a day before the final of the Women's World Cup tournament in Germany against the United States. Team captain Homare Sawa (C) and Aya Miyama also attended the press conference.

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Japan beat New Zealand at Women's World Cup

BOCHUM, Germany - Japan players celebrate after Aya Miyama (C) scored a free kick in the team's second goal in a Women's World Cup game against New Zealand in Bochum, Germany, on June 27, 2011. Japan won 2-1 to make a winning start in the Women's World Cup campaign.

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Japan beat China in East Asian women's opener

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Aya Miyama (R) scores the first goal from a free kick in the 19th minute of the opening match against China in the East Asian women's championship at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2010. Japan won 2-0.

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Japan, New Zealand draw 2-2 in women's soccer in Olympics

QINHUANGDAO, China - Japan midfielder Aya Miyama (C) celebrates after scoring her side's first goal from the penalty spot during the second half of a first-round match against New Zealand in the Beijing Olympic Games at Qinhuangdao Sports Center Stadium on Aug. 6. Japan and New Zealand drew 2-2.

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Japan, New Zealand draw 2-2 in women's soccer in Olympics

QINHUANGDAO, China - Japan midfielder Aya Miyama scores her side's first goal from the penalty spot during the second half of a first-round match against New Zealand in the Beijing Olympic Games at Qinhuangdao Sports Center Stadium on Aug. 6. Japan and New Zealand drew 2-2.

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Japan coach Takakura names squad

Japanese women's soccer coach Asako Takakura names her squad for an upcoming friendly away to Sweden during a press conference on July 6, 2016, in Tokyo. Regular captain Aya Miyama, the three-time Asian Player of the Year, was overlooked as she "is still not right condition-wise," Takakura said. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Japan edge N. Korea to finish 3rd in Olympic qualifying

Japan striker Mana Iwabuchi (16) celebrates with captain Aya Miyama (8) and Kumi Yokoyama after scoring in the second half of Japan's 1-0 win over North Korea at Kincho Stadium in Osaka on March 9, 2016. Japan finished third in the six-team Asian women's Olympic qualifying. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Japanese women fail to qualify for Rio

Captain Aya Miyama (far R) and striker Yuki Ogimi (2nd from L) watch Japan's match against Vietnam from the bench at Kincho Stadium in Osaka on March 7, 2016. Japan's hopes of qualifying for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics were dashed as China's win over South Korea earlier in the day made it impossible for them to finish in the top two in the six-team, round-robin tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FIFA World Player Award

(From L) Neymar of Brazil, Aya Miyama of Japan and Lionel Messi of Argentina attend the FIFA Ballon d'Or award ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, on Jan. 11, 2016. Messi won the prize for best male player of 2015, while Neymar and Miyama were shortlisted for best male and female player, respectively. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FIFA World Player Award

Japanese soccer player Aya Miyama, who has been for shortlisted for the best female player of 2015, attends the FIFA Ballon d'Or award ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, on Jan. 11, 2016. Argentina's Lionel Messi and Carli Lloyd of the United States won the prize for best male and female player, respectively. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Nadeshiko Japan beaten by Netherlands in friendly

Japan's Miho Sakaguchi (R) is congratulated by teammate Aya Miyama after scoring a goal against the Netherlands in the second half of a friendly match in Volendam, the Netherlands on Nov. 29, 2015. The Netherlands won 3-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan soccer players receive heroines' welcome

Aya Miyama, captain of Women's World Cup soccer finalists Japan, waves to fans from a car during a welcome home parade in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, on July 9, 2015, after returning from the Women's World Cup in Canada. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan soccer players receive heroines' welcome

Japanese midfielder Aya Miyama and goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto (holding flowers) pose for photos with fans during a welcome home parade in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, on July 9, 2015, after returning from their runner-up finish at the Women's World Cup in Canada. Miyama and Fukumoto are members of Nadeshiko League club Yunogo Belle, based in the western Japan city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nadeshiko Japan arrive home from Women's World Cup

Aya Miyama, Nadeshiko Japan captain, attends a press conference in Narita, near Tokyo, on July 7, 2015, after arriving home following the team's crushing 5-2 defeat to the United States in the final of the Women's World Cup in Canada. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan miss 2nd straight Women's World Cup title with U.S. defeat

Japan's Aya Miyama (L) and Tobin Heath (R) of the United States vie for the ball in the Women's World Cup soccer final at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, on July 5, 2015, with Rumi Utsugi (13 in blue) behind. The Americans won 5-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan miss 2nd straight Women's World Cup title with U.S. defeat

Japan captain Aya Miyama covers her face with her shirt after a 5-2 loss against the United States in the Women's World Cup soccer final at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, on July 5, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, U.S. primed for Women's World Cup rematch

Japanese midfielder Aya Miyama (front) and forward Yuki Ogimi (L in back) run during training in Vancouver, Canada, on July 3, 2015. Japan will take on the United States in the Women's World Cup final two days later. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo