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Kagawa to transfer to Man Utd

TOKYO, Japan - Shinji Kagawa celebrates after scoring the first goal in a game against Azerbaijan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 23, 2012. Manchester United announced June 5, 2012, they had come to terms with Borussia Dortmund on a transfer for the Japan midfielder to join the Premier League giants.

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Kagawa to transfer to Man Utd

TOKYO, Japan - Shinji Kagawa celebrates after scoring the first goal in a game against Azerbaijan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 23, 2012. Manchester United announced June 5, 2012, they had come to terms with Borussia Dortmund on a transfer for the Japan midfielder to join the Premier League giants.

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Japan beat Azerbaijan in World Cup warm-up match

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan's Shinji Kagawa (R) basks in the adulation of the crowd after scoring the opener during the first half of a game against Azerbaijan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 23, 2012. Japan won 2-0 in the warm-up for the following month's World Cup qualifiers.

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Japan beat Azerbaijan in World Cup warm-up match

FUKUROI, Japan - Shinji Okazaki (C) scores Japan's second goal during the second half of a game against Azerbaijan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 23, 2012. Japan won 2-0 in the warm-up for the following month's World Cup qualifiers.

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Japan beat Azerbaijan in World Cup warm-up match

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan's Ryo Miyaichi (L), in his senior national team debut, takes a shot during the second half of a game against Azerbaijan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 23, 2012. Japan won 2-0 in the warm-up for the following month's World Cup qualifiers. To the right is his teammate Yuto Nagatomo.

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Japan beat Azerbaijan in World Cup warm-up match

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni gives the thumbs-up to congratulate Shinji Kagawa after Kagawa scored the opener during the first half of a game against Azerbaijan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 23, 2012. Japan won 2-0 in the warm-up for the following month's World Cup qualifiers.

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Japan beat Azerbaijan in World Cup warm-up match

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan's Shinji Kagawa (10) scores the opener during the first half of a game against Azerbaijan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 23, 2012. Japan won 2-0 in the warm-up for the following month's World Cup qualifiers.

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Japan beat Azerbaijan in World Cup warm-up match

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan's Shinji Kagawa (R) celebrates with his teammate Keisuke Honda after scoring the opener during the first half of a game against Azerbaijan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 23, 2012. Japan won 2-0 in the warm-up for the following month's World Cup qualifiers.

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S-Pulse's Okazaki

FUKUROI, Japan - Shimizu S-Pulse striker Shinji Okazaki (R) competes for the ball with Gamba Osaka defender Kazumichi Takagi during the second half of the Emperor's Cup semifinal at Shizuoka Ecopa Stadium in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Dec. 29, 2010, as S-Pulse went on to win 3-0. Okazaki is expected to join German Bundesliga side Stuttgart, according to German sports magazine Kicker.

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Fukushima rewrites 200 nat'l record at Shizuoka meet

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Chisato Fukushima stands behind an electronic board displaying her new national record in the women's 200 meters at an international meet at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 3, 2010. Fukushima clocked 22.89 seconds, shaving .11 second off her previous time of 23.00 set at the national championships in June last year.

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Hiroshima beat Gamba, to meet Kashima in Emperor's Cup final

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan striker Hisato Sato falls on his knees in joy after giving Hiroshima Sanfrecce the lead after just 60 seconds in the Emperor's Cup semifinal against Osaka Gamba at Ecopa Stadium in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Dec. 29. Hiroshima won 3-1 to meet Kashima Antlers in the New Year's Day final.

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Japan cruise past Montenegro in Kirin Cup opener

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan coach Ivica Osim gives instructions to his players during the second half of the opening game of the Kirin Cup against Montenegro at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 1. Japan won 2-0.

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Japan vs Montenegro in Kirin Cup

FUKUROI, Japan - Striker Naohiro Takahara (R) in congratulated by his teammates after scoring Japan's second goal in 37th minute of a Kirin Cup match against Montenegro at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 1.

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Japan vs Montenegro in Kirin Cup

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan defense Yuji Nakazawa (2nd from R) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring in the 23rd minute of a Kirin Cup match against Montenegro at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 1.

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Japan vs Montenegro in Kirin Cup

FUKUROI, Japan - Striker Naohiro Takahara (L) scores Japan's second goal in 37th minute of a Kirin Cup match against Montenegro at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 1.

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Japan vs Montenegro in Kirin Cup

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan defense Yuji Nakazawa (R) scores with a header in the 23rd minute of a Kirin Cup match against Montenegro at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in the city of Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 1.

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Urawa to face Gamba in Emperor's Cup final

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Akira Kaji (R) of Gamba Osaka celebrates after scoring an opener at 19 minutes in the Emperor's Cup semifinal against Sapporo at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Dec. 29. Gamba's 2-1 win set up New Year's Day showdown with Urawa Reds in the final of the Emperor's Cup at the National Stadium.

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Zico warns against slip-ups in Finland friendly

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan coach Zico speaks at a press conference on Feb. 17 on the eve of a friendly home to Finland at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Feb. 18. Zico said he has warned his players to avoid any slip-ups as they look to bounce back from the Feb. 10 defeat against the United States.

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(6)Argentina beat Japan in soccer friendly

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Members of the Japan team greet soccer fans after being defeated by Argentina in a friendly at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Aug. 18.

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(4)Argentina beat Japan in soccer friendly

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki (R) heads in the team's first goal during the second half of a friendly against Argentina at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Aug. 18. Argentina beat Japan 2-1.

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(1)Argentina beat Japan in soccer friendly

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Argentina striker Luciano Galleti (R) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the first half of a friendly against Japan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Aug. 18. Argentina beat Japan 2-1.

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(3)Argentina beat Japan in soccer friendly

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara is in action during the first half of a friendly against Argentina at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Aug. 18. At left is Argentina defender Walter Samuel.

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(2)Argentina beat Japan in soccer friendly

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Argentina midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme (front) and Japan midfielder Takashi Fukunishi fight for the ball during the first half of their friendly at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Aug. 18.

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(5)Argentina beat Japan in soccer friendly

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Argentina defender Walter Samuel heads the ball during the first half of a friendly against Japan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Aug. 18. At left is Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa.

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Japan striker Takamatsu scores opener against Russia

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan striker Daiki Takamatsu (C) scores the opening goal against Russia during the first half of an under 23 friendly match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Feb. 11.

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Japan's Olympic hopefuls hold Russia in friendly

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan forward Daiki Takamatsu (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the goal in the 33rd minute of a friendly against Russia at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Feb. 11. Japan's Under 23s drew the Russian national team 1-1.

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Russia prepare for friendly vs. Japan's Under 23

FUKUROI, Japan - Members of the Russian national squad train at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Feb. 10 on the even of a friendly match against Japan's Under 23 on Feb. 11.

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Japan's Under 23s brace for friendly match vs. Russia

FUKUROI, Japan - Members of Japan's Under 23s fine-tune Feb. 10 ahead of a friendly match against the Russian national squad at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Feb. 11.

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(7)Supporters in Oizumi

OIZUMI, Japan - Brazil supporters in Oizumi, Gumma Prefecture, celebrate their team's 2-1 victory over England in their quarterfinal match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Japanese-Brazilians account for 10% of the town's population. (World Cup 2002)

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(8)Supporters in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - Two England supporters look despondent following their team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in their quarterfinal match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)Supporters in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - England supporters put up a ''Thank you Japan'' banner after their team lost 2-1 to Brazil in their quarterfinal match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil striker Ronaldo (9) shakes hands with England captain David Beckham at the end of their quarterfinal match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - England captain David Beckham (C) and teammates applaud their supporters before leaving the field at the end of their quarterfinal match against Brazil at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(13)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil midfielder Roberto Carlos (R) consoles England captain David Beckham at the end of their quarterfinal match against Brazil at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(8)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil striker Rivaldo waves his shirt in celebration after scoring the equalizer in the 45th minute of the quarterfinal against England at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(10)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - England skipper David Beckham and Brazil striker Ronaldo compete for the ball in the first half of their quarterfinal at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Ronaldinho celebrates after putting Brazil 2-1 ahead with a floated free kick from the righthand touchline in the 50th minute of the quarterfinal against England at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil striker Rivaldo (L) slots home the equalizer in the 45th minute as England defender Sol Cambell tries to block the shot in their quarterfinal at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - England skipper David Beckham (C) hugs Michael Owen who scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute of their quarterfinal against Brazil at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil striker Rivaldo (C) celebrates after scoring the equalizer in the 45th minute of the quarterfinal against England at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil defender Lucio (L) and England defender Sol Campbell compete in the air during the first half of their quarterfinal at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - England forward Michael Owen is about to score the opening goal in the 23rd minute of the quarterfinal against Brazil at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - England defender Rio Ferdinand (L) gets in a header watched by Brazil forward Ronaldo during the first half of their quarterfinal at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil midfielder Roberto Carlos (R) attempts to tackle England's David Beckham during the first half of their quarterfinal at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)Supporter in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - A Brazil supporter cheers on her team at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21 before the start of the quarterfinal against England. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)Supporter in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - An England supporter poses at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21 before the start of the quarterfinal against Brazil. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)Supporters in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - England and Brazil supporters get ready outside Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, for their teams' quarterfinal match on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Supporters in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - Police officers patrol around Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21 before the start of the quarterfinal between England and Brazil. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Supporters in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil supporters are served green tea by a local woman clad in traditional kimono dress near Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21 before the start of the quarterfinal between England and Brazil. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)England brace for Brazil clash

FUKUROI, Japan - England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson (L) and skipper David Beckham smile during a training session at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on June 20 on the eve of their quarterfinal against Brazil. (World Cup 2002)