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Rakuten to file for entry into pro baseball in a week

KOBE, Japan - Rakuten Inc. President Hiroshi Mikitani speaks to reporters at Kobe Wing Stadium on Sept. 18. He said plans to file a formal application with Nippon Professional Baseball sometime next week for the purpose of creating a team firmly based on a local community.

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Japan's U-22s beat New Zealand in friendly

KOBE, Japan - Japan's U-22 forward Yoshito Okubo (L) and Satoshi Nakayama celebrate after Nakayama scored Japan's first goal in a friendly against New Zealand at Kobe Wing Stadium on May 21. Japan won 4-0.

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(15)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Rivaldo (10) and Ronaldo (R), the two scorers in Brazil's 2-0 win over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. Brazil advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals and will face England on July 21.(World Cup 2002)

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(16)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Crest-fallen Belgium players greet their supporters as they leave the pitch after losing to Brazil 2-0 in the World Cup second-round match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. (World Cup 2002)

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(14)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Brazilian players mob Rivaldo after he scored the opening goal in the 67th minute of a second-round World Cup match against Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. Brazil went on to win 2-0 to face England in the quarterfinals on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(13)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo (9) scores the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo (R) rejoices after scoring the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

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(2) Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - Brazil supporters in their samba gear at Kobe Wing Stadium for the World Cup second round match between Brazil and Belgium on June 17. Brazil won 2-0 and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(10)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo drives in the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo jubilant after scoring the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

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(8)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Brazil's Rivaldo (R) scores the opening goal in the 67th minute of a second-round World Cup match against Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Brazil's Rivaldo (L) celebrates with Ronaldinho after scoring the opening goal in the 67th minute of a second-round World Cup match against Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Belgium's Marc Wilmots (background) beats Brazil's Roque Junior to the ball during the first half of their second-round World Cup match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Brazil's Rivaldo tries to beat Belgium goalkeeper Geert De Vlieger (1) with an overhead shot during the first half of their second-round World Cup match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Brazil midfielder Roberto Carlos tries a shot during the first half of the second-round match against Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Brazil defender Cafu (R) and Belgium midfielder Johan Walem in a midair battle during the first half of their second-round match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Brazil defender Edmilson (foreground) is tackled by Belgium midfielder Yves Vanderhaeghe during the first half of their second-round match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Brazil defender Edmilson (5) and Belgium forward Mbo Mpenza compete for the ball during the first half of their second-round match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. (World Cup 2002)

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Beckham watches Brazil-Belgium match in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - England captain David Beckham watches the second-round match between Brazil and Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17. England will play the winners in the quarterfinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - A Brazil supporter dances outside Kobe Wing Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on June 17 before the start of a second-round World Cup match between Brazil and Belgium. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Nigeria players react with disappointment after being defeated by Sweden 2-1 in their group F match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. Nigeria were eliminated from the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Henrik Larsson celebrates after Sweden's 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a group F match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. Larsson scored both goals in the match, which ended Nigeria's hopes of reaching the second stage of the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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(10)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Sweden's players and supporters celebrate the team's 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a group F match of the World Cup finals at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Nigeria forward Julius Aghahowa backflips after scoring the opening goal in the 27th minute of a World Cup group F mach against Sweden at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. Nigeria lost the game 2-1 and was eliminated from the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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(8)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Henrik Larsson (R) is congratulated by his teammates at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7 after scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute of Sweden's group F mach against Nigeria. Sweden won 2-1, dashing Nigeria's hopes of reaching the second round. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Henrik Larsson scores Sweden's winning goal from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute in their 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a group F match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. Nigeria was eliminated from the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Sweden midfielder Fredrik Ljungberg shoots during the first half of a World Cup group F match against Nigeria at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. Sweden won 2-1, eliminating Nigeria from the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Nigeria forward Julius Aghahowa (2nd from R) heads home the opening goal of the match past Sweden goalkeeper Magnus Hedman (R) in the 27th minute of their group F match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. Sweden won 2-1, eliminating Nigeria from the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Sweden's Henrik Larsson reacts after scoring the equalizer against Nigeria with goalkeeper Ike Shorunmuin stranded in the 35th minute of their World Cup F match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. Sweden won 2-1 and eliminated Nigeria from the finals. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Sweden forward Henrik Larsson (11) heads home an equalizer in the 35th minute of a World Cup group F match against Nigeria at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Nigeria striker Bartholomew Ogbeche (L) and Sweden midfielder Niclas Alexandersson jump for the ball during the first half of their group F game at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Sweden vs Nigeria

KOBE, Japan - Julius Aghahowa scores with a header to give Nigeria a 1-0 lead over Sweden in the 27th minute of their World Cup group F game at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - A Nigeria supporter and a Sweden supporter pose for a photograph before the kickoff of the group F match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - A couple from Sweden cheer their team before the start of the group F match against Nigeria at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - Sweden supporters gather at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7 before the kickoff of a group F match against Nigeria on June 7. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - A Nigerian supporter poses with two Sweden supporters in Kobe on June 7. The two teams are to meet in a group F match at Kobe Wing Stadium later in the day. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - A Nigerian supporter joins two Japanese fans in Kobe before the start of the Nigeria vs Sweden group F match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 7. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Russia midfielder Valery Karpin (8) reacts after scoring the second goal in the 64th minute of the World Cup group H match against Tunisia at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

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(7)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Russia midfielder Valery Karpin slots home a penalty for the second goal in the 64th minute of the World Cup group H match against Tunisia at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

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(5)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Russia midfielder Yegor Titov (9) scores the first goal in the 59th minute of the World Cup group H match against Tunisia at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

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(8)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Russia midfielder Yegor Titov (9) celebrates with forward Dmitry Sychyov after scoring the first goal in the 59th minute of the World Cup group H match against Tunisia at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

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(6)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Russia midfielder Yegor Titov (C, background) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the first goal in the 59th minute of the World Cup group H match against Tunisia at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

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(3)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Tunisia defender Radhi Jaidi (R) and Russia forward Vladimir Beschastnykh battles for the ball during the first half of their World Cup group H match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

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(4)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Tunisia forward Ziad Jaziri (5) gets heavy treatment from the Russian defense during the first half of the World Cup group H match at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

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(6)Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - Russia supporters pose on June 5 at Kobe Wing Stadium, where their team play Tunisia.

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(2)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Russia forward Ruslan Pimenov (2nd from R) tries an overhead shot during the first half of the World Cup group H match against Tunisia at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

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(4)Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - Two Russia supporters hold up signs on June 5 requesting World Cup tickets to the Russia-Tunisia match outside Kobe Wing Stadium. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - Tunisia supporters cheer their team on June 5 at Kobe Wing Stadium before the start of the World Cup group H match between Tunisia and Russia. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - A Russia supporter heads to Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5 to cheer his national team in the World Cup group H match against Tunisia. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)Supporters in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - Tunisia supporters in national dress wait for the start of the World Cup group H match between Tunisia and Russia on June 5 outside Kobe Wing Stadium. (World Cup 2002)