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(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Dec. 18, 2022 shows Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the World Cup Trophy during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. Messi helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar after 36 years. With seven goals and three assists, Messi won the tournament's Golden Ball. He also became the most-capped player at the World Cup with 26 appearances. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

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Emperor offers happiness, peace in New Year's public greetings

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito greets New Year's well-wishers from the balcony of the imperial palace in Tokyo on Jan. 2. ''I wish for the happiness of people in our country and peace in the world,'' the emperor said during one of seven appearances of the day at the palace balcony together with Empress Michiko and other members of the imperial family.

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Urawa midfielder Ponte named J-League Player of Year

TOKYO, Japan - Urawa Reds midfielder Robson Ponte (photo), who made 33 league appearances and scored seven goals, was named J-League Player of the Year Dec. 17.

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Matsui extends hitting streak on record-breaking day

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui (R) seen after ending a game with the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 28. In the game, Matsui stretched his hitting streak to seven games and broke a major-league record for consecutive game appearances as the Yankees beat the Twins 6-3.

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Matsui extends hitting streak on record-breaking day

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui answers questions from reporters after stretching his hitting streak to seven games and breaking a major-league record for consecutive game appearances as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on July 28.

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Former Japan striker Hasegawa named as new S-Pulse boss

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Shimizu S-Pulse on Dec. 9 named former S-Pulse and Japan international striker Kenta Hasegawa (in undated file photo) as the J-League first-division club's new manager for the 2005 season. Hasegawa, 39, joined Shimizu in 1992 and played for them for seven years, scoring 45 goals in 207 J-League appearances before bringing his playing career to an end in 1999.

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Former Japan striker Hasegawa named as new S-Pulse boss

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Shimizu S-Pulse on Dec. 9 named former S-Pulse and Japan international striker Kenta Hasegawa (in undated file photo) as the J-League first-division club's new manager for the 2005 season. Hasegawa, 39, joined Shimizu in 1992 and played for them for seven years, scoring 45 goals in 207 J-League appearances before bringing his playing career to an end in 1999. (Kyodo)

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Urawa midfielder Ponte named J-League Player of Year

TOKYO, Japan - Urawa Reds midfielder Robson Ponte (photo), who made 33 league appearances and scored seven goals, was named J-League Player of the Year Dec. 17. (Kyodo)

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Matsui extends hitting streak on record-breaking day

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui (R) seen after ending a game with the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 28. In the game, Matsui stretched his hitting streak to seven games and broke a major-league record for consecutive game appearances as the Yankees beat the Twins 6-3. (Kyodo)

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Matsui extends hitting streak on record-breaking day

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui answers questions from reporters after stretching his hitting streak to seven games and breaking a major-league record for consecutive game appearances as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on July 28. (Kyodo)

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Emperor offers happiness, peace in New Year's public greetings

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito greets New Year's well-wishers from the balcony of the imperial palace in Tokyo on Jan. 2. ''I wish for the happiness of people in our country and peace in the world,'' the emperor said during one of seven appearances of the day at the palace balcony together with Empress Michiko and other members of the imperial family. (Kyodo)

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Late Japanese actor Mifune receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Family members of the late Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune pose for photos in Hollywood, California, on Nov. 14, 2016, during a ceremony to celebrate the legendary actor being named among the honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mifune, known for his appearances in "Rashomon" and "Seven Samurai," died in 1997 at 77. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Late Japanese actor Mifune receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Family members of the late Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune pose for photos in Hollywood, California, on Nov. 14, 2016, during a ceremony to celebrate the legendary actor being named among the honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mifune, known for his appearances in "Rashomon" and "Seven Samurai," died in 1997 at 77. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo