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Ex-Japan skipper Ihara looking to new career

SAITAMA, Japan - Former Japan World Cup soccer captain Masami Ihara wipes away a tear during a news conference at a Saitama hotel Dec. 27. Ihara said he will pursue a coaching job after deciding to end an illustrious playing career.

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Japanese squad braces up

Members of Japan's World Cup squad wind up their training session in the French Alps resort of Aix-les-Bains on Thursday June 11 prior to departure for Toulouse, where they are to meet Argentina in their first match of the tournament on Sunday June 14. (L-R) Masashi Nakayama, Shoji Jo, Masami Ihara and Hidetoshi Nakata.

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Japanese squad braces up

Members of Japan's World Cup squad wind up their training session in the French Alps resort of Aix-les-Bains on Thursday June 11 prior to departure for Toulouse, where they are to meet Argentina in their first match of the tournament on Saturday June 13. (L-R) Masashi Nakayama, Shoji Jo, Masami Ihara and Hidetoshi Nakata. ==Kyodo

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Ex-Japan skipper Ihara looking to new career

SAITAMA, Japan - Former Japan World Cup soccer captain Masami Ihara wipes away a tear during a news conference at a Saitama hotel Dec. 27. Ihara said he will pursue a coaching job after deciding to end an illustrious playing career. (Kyodo)