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Retired Yanagisawa, Nakata pose with Ogasawara

SENDAI, Japan - Atsushi Yanagisawa (L) of Vegalta Sendai and Koji Nakata (R) of Kashima Antlers, both former Japan internationals, pose with Mitsuo Ogasawara of Kashima after a charity soccer match at the Yurtec Stadium Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture on Dec. 14, 2014. Yanagisawa and Nakata called it quits as active players at the end of this season.

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Quake charity soccer match

OSAKA, Japan - Mitsuo Ogasawara (R) of a J-League select team and Yasuyuki Konno of the Japan national team, both from quake-hit northeastern Japan, respond to the crowd at Osaka's Nagai Stadium on March 29, 2011, after a charity match dedicated to the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern and eastern Japan. The national team won 2-1.

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Kashima knocked out of ACL

KASHIMA, Japan - Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (L) tries his luck in the first half of an Asian Champions League match in the round of 16 against Pohang Steelers at Kashima Stadium on May 12, 2010. Kashima lost 0-1 and were eliminated from the tournament as the last Japanese club.

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Kashima knocked out of ACL by holders Pohang

KASHIMA, Japan - Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (L) dodges a tackle by Pohang Steelers striker No Byung Jun (C) in the first half of an Asian Champions League match in the round of 16 at Kashima Stadium on May 12, 2010. Kashima lost 0-1 and were eliminated from the tournament as the last Japanese club.

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Kashima Antlers beat Changchun Yatai FC 1-0 in ACL

CHANGCHUN, China - Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (L) vies for the ball during the first half of a game against China's Changchun Yatai FC in Group F of the Asian Champions League at Changchun City Stadium in Changchun, China, on April 14, 2010. Kashima won 1-0.

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Kashima into ACL knockout stage

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (C) fights for the ball in the second half of an Asian Champions League match against Indonesia's Persipura Jayapura on March 30, 2010. The Japanese team secured its passage into the knockout stage with a 3-1 win, maintaining a perfect record of four wins out of four in Group F.

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Japan-Venezuela friendly ends in 0-0 draw

OITA, Japan - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara vies with Venezuela defender Giovanny Romero during the first half of an international friendly at Kyushu Oil Dome in Oita Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010. The game ended in a goalless draw.

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Kashima's Ogasawara named J-League Player of the Year

TOKYO, Japan - Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara smiles with the J-League Player of the Year trophy during an award ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2009.

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Ogasawara in Messina vs Florentina match

FLORENCE, Italy - Japanese midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (R) on the attack in the Italian Serie A match Florence, Italy on Dec. 23 where Messina was defeated by Florentina 4-0. Ogasawara was substituted in the 29th minute.

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Ogasawara completes loan deal with Messina

MESSINA, Italy - Japanese World Cup midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (L) and Pietro Franza, president of Italian club Messina, pose at the San Filippo stadium in Messina on Aug. 29 after Ogasawara signed a deal with Messina for him to play for them on loan.

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World Cup midfielder Ogasawara joins Messina on loan

NARITA, Japan - Kashima Antlers' World Cup midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara is about to depart from Narita airport on Aug. 28 for Europe to join Italian club Messina on a one-year loan deal. The pint-sized 27-year-old said before departing that he had mixed feelings about leaving Kashima. ''I did have the option of staying with Kashima but I have a stronger desire to play over there (in Italy),'' Ogasawara told reporters.

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Japan beaten by Brazil 4-1 in World Cup Group F match

DORTMUND, Germany - Japan midfielders Hidetoshi Nakata (L) and Mitsuo Ogasawara (R) check Brazil midfielder Ronaldinho during the first half of their World Cup Group F match at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 22.

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Japan vs. Brazil in World Cup

DORTMUND, Germany - Japan's Mitsuo Ogasawara (L) passes during the second half of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Brazil at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Dortmund on June 22. At right is Brazil's Kaka.

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Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (2nd from R) keeps the ball during the first half of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Croatia at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18. At right is Japan forward Atsushi Yanagisawa.

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Japan in training session in Nuremberg

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan's Mitsuo Ogasawara (R) and Hidetoshi Nakata smile during a training session in Nuremberg June 17 ahead of the June 18 World Cup Group F match against Croatia.

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Japan in training session in Nuremberg

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan's Mitsuo Ogasawara (L in center) practices with teammates in Nuremberg June 17 ahead of the June 18 World Cup Group F match against Croatia. At right in center is Yuji Nakazawa.

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Japan in training session in Nuremberg

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan's Mitsuo Ogasawara (L) practices in Nuremberg June 17 ahead of the June 18 World Cup Group F match against Croatia.

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Japan in training session in Nuremberg

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan's Mitsuo Ogasawara (C) practices in a training session in Nuremberg June 17 ahead of the June 18 World Cup Group F match against Croatia. In back is coach Zico.

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Japan team in training session in Bonn

BONN, Germany - Japan's Mitsuo Ogasawara runs with the ball in a practice match in Bonn June 16. At left is Shunsuke Nakamura.

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Japan in training session in Bonn

BONN, Germany - Japan coach Zico (2nd from R) takes charge during a training session in Bonn on June 15 ahead of the June 18 World Cup group F match against Croatia. At left is Mitsuo Ogasawara and at right is Shunsuke Nakamura.

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Japan in training session ahead of match against Croatia

BONN, Germany - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (L) joins a training session with defender Akira Kaji (R) in Bonn on June 14 ahead of a must-win World Cup Group F match against Croatia June 18.

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Japan coach Zico names World Cup squad

KASHIMA, Japan - Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara speaks during a news conference after Japan coach Zico named him as one of his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup finals in Germany.

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Japan beat Ecuador 1-0 in friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (L) and Ecuador midfielder Marlon Ayovi tussle for the ball in the first half of their friendly in Oita on March 30. Japan won 1-0.

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Japan vs Bosnia and Herzegovina in friendly in Germany

DORTMUND, Germany - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (L) battles for the ball during the first half of a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Dortmund, Germany, on Feb. 28.

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No West Ham deal for Japan midfielder Ogasawara

LONDON, Britain - Japan and Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara prepares to leave Heathrow Airport in London on Jan. 12. Soccer sources said he has failed in his attempt to secure a contract with West Ham United following a brief trial period with the English Premier League club.

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Japan beat Honduras in soccer friendly

RIFU, Japan - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara scores the team's 5th and final goal during the second half of a friendly against Honduras in Miyagi Prefecture on Sept. 7.

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Japan beat Honduras in soccer friendly

RIFU, Japan - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (C) is congratulated by Koji Nakata (L) and Hidetoshi Nakata (R) after scoring the team's 5th and final goal during the second half of a friendly against Honduras in Miyagi Prefecture on Sept. 7.

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2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

YOKOHAMA, Japan - As Iran goalie Ebrahim Mirzapour lies on the field, Japan defender Akira Kaji (L) jumps at teammate Mitsuo Ogasawara in joy after scoring an opener in the 28th minute of their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Aug. 17.

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(2)Japan out to prove point at Confederations Cup

HANOVER, Germany - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara fires a shot during a practice game in Hanover on June 14 prior to the team's Confederations Cup opening match against Mexico on June 16.

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(4)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan skipper Mitsuo Ogasawara controls the ball ducking North Korea defender Jang Sok Chol in the first half of their World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier behind closed doors at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8.

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(2)Japan tune up for N. Korea clash

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan midfielders Hidetoshi Nakata (L) and Mitsuo Ogasawara practice at Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok on June 6 in preparation for their World Cup Asian zone Group B qualifier against North Korea on June 8.

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(1)Japan tune up for N. Korea clash

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara scores a goal in a practice match at Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok on June 6 in preparation for a World Cup Asian zone Group B qualifier against North Korea on June 8.

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(3)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (2nd from L) is celebrated by his teammates after scoring the opening goal against Bahrain in the 34th minute in their World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0.

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(2)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara scores the opening goal against Bahrain in the 34th minute in their World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0.

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(10)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japans skipper Mitsuo Ogasawara (3rd from L) gets congratulations from his teammates after nailing home a free kick in the first half their World Cup Asian zone final-round qualifier against North Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9.

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(7)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's skipper Mitsuo Ogasawara (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of the World Cup Asian cone final-round qualifier against North Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9.

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(9)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japans skipper Mitsuo Ogasawara (R) nails home a free kick in the first half as teammate Alessandro Santos watches in their World Cup Asian zone final-round qualifier against North Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9.

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(8)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's skipper Mitsuo Ogasawara (R) gets congratulations from teammate Alessandro Santos after scoring the opening goal in the first half of the World Cup Asian zone final-round qualifier against North Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9.

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(6) Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's skipper Mitsuo Ogasawara (far L) drives home a free kick for the opening goal in the first half of the World Cup Asian cone final-round qualifier against North Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9.

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(3)Japan beat Syria 3-0 in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (R) scores Japan's third goal during the second half of a friendly against Syria at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 2. Japan beat Syria 3-0.

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(2)Japan vs. Kazakstan friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan striker Keiji Tamada (R) gets congratulations from midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara after scoring an opener in the first half of their friendly match against Kazakstan at International Stadium Yokohama on Jan. 29.

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(1)Japan squad braces up for match against N. Korea

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara attempts a goal during a practice game in Yokohama on Jan. 27 in preparation for his World Cup Asian final-round qualifier against North Korea in Saitama on Feb. 9.

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(2)Germany vs. Japan in friendly in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara shoots during the first half of a friendly against Germany at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 16.

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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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(8)Japan vs. Iraq friendly match

TOKYO, Japan - Sampdoria striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (L) gets congratulations from teammates Mitsuo Ogasawara (R) and Tatsuhiko Kubo (C) after scoring the opener for Japan just after the interval of their friendly against Iraq at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Feb. 12. Japan won by 2-0.

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(1)Japan beat Malaysia in friendly soccer match

KASHIMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (L) scores his team's first goal during the first half of a friendly against Malaysia at Kashima Soccer Stadium in Ibaraki Prefecture on Feb. 7. Japan won 4-0.

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(4)Japan vs. S. Korea

YOKOHAMA, Japan - South Korea midfielder Choi Won Kwon (C) and Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara tussle for the ball in the first half of their East Asian Football Championship at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 10.

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(4)Japan vs. China

TOKYO, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo (L) gets congratulations from teammates Mitsuo Ogasawara (C) and Yoshihito Okubo after scoring a goal in the first half of their game against China at East Asian Football Championship at Tokyo's National Stadium on Dec. 4.

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(1)Argentina beat Japan 2-0 in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Argentinean midfielder Juan Pablo Sorin (L) and Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara battle for the ball during the first half of a friendly at Saitama Stadium on Nov. 20. Argentina won 2-0.

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Ogasawara strike gives Kashima 3rd Nabisco Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara shoots in the second half of the Nabisco Cup final between Kashima Antlers and Urawa Reds at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 4. His 60th-minute winner led Kashima to a 1-0 victory for their third league cup triumph.