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Statue of former Japan football head coach Osim

Photo taken on June 24, 2023, shows a statue of former Japan and Yugoslavia national football team head coach Ivica Osim unveiled the same day at a sports park in Chiba, eastern Japan, with his wife, Asima (R), and son, Amar, attending. Osim first arrived in Japan in 2003 to take the reins at then J-League first-division side JEF United Ichihara, now Chiba, propelling them to their first major title, the 2005 League Cup. He died at 80 in May 2022.

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Statue of former Japan football head coach Osim

Photo taken on June 24, 2023, shows a stature of former Japan and Yugoslavia national football team head coach Ivica Osim unveiled the same day at a sports park in Chiba, eastern Japan. Osim first arrived in Japan in 2003 to take the reins at then J-League first-division side JEF United Ichihara, now Chiba, propelling them to their first major title, the 2005 League Cup.

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Talks between Osim, Chiba inconclusive

CHIBA, Japan - JEF United Chiba manager Ivica Osim, who has received an offer for the job of Japan national coach, speaks as JEF President Takahiro Yodogawa look on at their press conference in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, on June 28. They said that the talks about Osim's future ended inconclusive.

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Japan coach Zico names World Cup squad

ICHIHARA, Japan - JEF United Chiba striker Seiichiro Maki smiles during a news conference in Chiba Prefecture on May 15 after earning a shock World Cup call-up as Japan coach Zico named his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup finals in Germany.

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(12)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder Zinedine Zidane (R) and striker Ronaldo (3rd from R) watch from the bench during a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. At front is David Beckham.

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(11)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham is seen in action during the second half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29.

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(10)Real Madrid vs Jef United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder Santiago Solari (L) is congratulated by Antonio Nunez (C) after scoring just before the end of the friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29.

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(9)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder Zinedine Zidane warms up during half-time in a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29.

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(6)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham takes a corner during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29.

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(8)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes (2nd from L) tussles for possession with JEF United Ichihara defender Kozo Yuki (L) during the first half of their friendly at National Stadium on July 29.

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(4)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos is seen in action during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29.

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(7)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid striker Raul (L) is seen in action during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29.

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(5)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder Luis Figo shows off his silky skills during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29.

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(3)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid striker Raul scores during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29.

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(1)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham is seen in action during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29.

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(2)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder Guti (C) scores during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. At right is goalkeeper Ryo Kushino.

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Empress's Cup football in Japan

Urawa Reds Ladies' Yuika Sugasawa (L) scores during the second half of the Empress's Cup women's football final against JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies on Feb. 27, 2022, in the Kyoto Prefecture city of Kameoka, western Japan.

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(6)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham takes a corner during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. (Kyodo)

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(12)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder Zinedine Zidane (R) and striker Ronaldo (3rd from R) watch from the bench during a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. At front is David Beckham. (Kyodo)

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Talks between Osim, Chiba inconclusive

CHIBA, Japan - JEF United Chiba manager Ivica Osim, who has received an offer for the job of Japan national coach, speaks as JEF President Takahiro Yodogawa look on at their press conference in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, on June 28. They said that the talks about Osim's future ended inconclusive. (Kyodo)

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Japan coach Zico names World Cup squad

ICHIHARA, Japan - JEF United Chiba striker Seiichiro Maki smiles during a news conference in Chiba Prefecture on May 15 after earning a shock World Cup call-up as Japan coach Zico named his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup finals in Germany. (Kyodo)

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(9)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder Zinedine Zidane warms up during half-time in a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. (Kyodo)

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(8)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes (2nd from L) tussles for possession with JEF United Ichihara defender Kozo Yuki (L) during the first half of their friendly at National Stadium on July 29. (Kyodo)

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(7)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid striker Raul (L) is seen in action during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. (Kyodo)

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(5)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder Luis Figo shows off his silky skills during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. (Kyodo)

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(4)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos is seen in action during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. (Kyodo)

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(3)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid striker Raul scores during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. (Kyodo)

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(2)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder Guti (C) scores during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. At right is goalkeeper Ryo Kushino. (Kyodo)

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(11)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham is seen in action during the second half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. (Kyodo)

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(10)Real Madrid vs Jef United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder Santiago Solari (L) is congratulated by Antonio Nunez (C) after scoring just before the end of the friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. (Kyodo)

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(1)Real Madrid vs JEF United Ichihara in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham is seen in action during the first half of a friendly against Japan's JEF United Ichihara at National Stadium on July 29. (Kyodo)