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President: Hiroaki Hoshino; hereinafter Tokyo; President: Isao Hayashi; hereinafter and Marubeni Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku Tokyo; President: Masumi Kakinoki; hereinafter together forming a consortium (hereinafter “the Consortium,” represented by TOKYU LAND CORPORATION) have been selected as the developers for the “Sazan Tosu Cross Park,” a new industrial park solicited by Tosu City (Mayor: Keito Mukaikado) in cooperation with Saga Prefecture (Governor: Yoshinori Yamaguchi) They hereby announce that they have concluded a basic agreement with Tosu City This project aims not only to develop advanced logistics facilities but also to attract manufacturing companies and establish domestic production bases progressing towards the development of a new industrial park centered around GX and DX The entire area will be equipped with a smart grid Leveraging TOKYU LAND CORPORATION’s expertise in renewable energy generation and battery storage combined with Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) the Consortium will develop a “Green Industrial Park” that operates on 100% renewable energy (RE100) within the area by leveraging TOKYU LAND CORPORATION’s smart city development expertise in Shibuya-ku and Minato-ku (Takeshiba) JDC’s accomplishments and expertise acquired through its land reclamation and Marubeni’s experience in industrial park development and sales primarily in Southeast Asia as well as each company’s expertise in DX the Consortium will develop a “Smart Industrial Park” capable of accommodating future trends such as automated trucking and factory automation this initiative aims to strengthen supply chains and stimulate regional economic development Background of the Solicitation and Role of the Development ConsortiumTosu City has historically developed as a leading industrial aggregation hub in Japan owing to its excellent access as a transportation hub to the entire Kyushu region there has been a shortage of suitable industrial land leading to an inability to meet the demands for factory relocations and new establishments promptly Tosu City has embarked on a public-private partnership project utilizing private capital and the Regional Future Investment Promotion Law (a law aimed at enhancing the foundation for regional growth and development through promoting regional economic leading projects) to swiftly address the needs of companies seeking to expand The Consortium selected as the development operator will collaborate with Saga Prefecture and Tosu City to leverage the resources and diverse expertise in urban development accumulated by the comprehensive developer and trading company within the three participating companies Their goal is to develop a next-generation industrial base aimed at solving societal issues and revitalizing the region Overview of Sazan Tosu Cross Park・Project Name: Sazan Tosu Cross Park Development Project・Location: Iida-machi Saga Prefecture・Planned Development Area: Approximately 34 hectares・Access: Approximately 600 meters from Kyushu Expressway “Ogori Tosu Minami Smart Interchange”Approximately 1.6 km from JR Tosu Station ・Schedule (Projected):-Around FY 2026: District planning decision-Around FY 2027: Development permit-Around FY 2028: Commencement of land development and construction starting sequentially from completed blocks-Around FY 2030: Completion of land development (Grand opening in the early 2030s) Description of the Development SiteThe development site is located near the newly opened “Ogori Tosu Minami Smart Interchange,” which commenced operations on June 9 which serves as a pivotal transportation hub for Kyushu due to its intersection with the east-west Kyushu Expressway and the north-south Kyushu Through Expressway this area facilitates industrial function induction leveraging its excellent transportation accessibility Overview of TOKYU LAND CORPORATION:Head Office: 1-21-2 Dogenzaka JapanPresident: Hiroaki HoshinoMain Business: Comprehensive real estate developer Overview of JDC CORPORATION:Head Office: 4-3-13 Toranomon JapanPresident: Isao HayashiMain Business: Comprehensive construction Overview of Marubeni Corporation:Head Office: 1-4-2 Otemachi JapanPresident: Masumi KakinokiMain Business: General trading company Inquiries:TOKYU LAND CORPORATION Public Relations Department, Press ContactContact: Hayashi　Email: tlc-hodo@tokyu-land.co.jp Back Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent The Ohio State University (tOSU) has appointed Professor Lee Strang as the inaugural Executive Director of the Salmon P Professor Strang is an excellent choice for this position From tOSU's press release: The Ohio State University has appointed legal scholar Lee J. Strang as the inaugural executive director of the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society. Strang is the inaugural director of the University of Toledo's Institute of American Constitutional Thought & Leadership and currently serves as the John W Stoepler Professor of Law & Values at the University of Toledo where has been a member of the faculty since 2008 "Lee is an exceptional constitutional scholar with a wealth of administrative experience and we are excited that he will join the university to stand up and lead the new Salmon P interim executive vice president and provost "Our shared goal is for the center to become a national leader in teaching Chase Center will be an academic home at Ohio State for teaching and researching the foundation of the American constitutional order and its impact on society Strang will be responsible for organizing the center overseeing the hiring and appointment of the center's faculty developing curriculum and delivering academic programming and someone who commits himself to the institutions of which he is a part I look forward to seeing what he builds at the Chase Center The release also says this about the Chase Center: the center will have at least 15 tenure-track faculty members and provide a variety of innovative educational and collaboration opportunities for students and faculty from across the university The center will be an independent academic center physically housed in the John Glenn College of Public Affairs The Chase Center academic council led the nationwide search for the executive director The academic council members are scholars with national reputations for academic excellence and come from Ohio and universities across the nation if it's "the Ohio State University" then tOSU reflects that fact.] Get a daily brief of the most important stories and trends every weekday morning when you subscribe to Reason Roundup Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Jonathan H. Adler (@jadler1969) is the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Jubilo Iwata won 1–0 over Sagan Tosu on Sat Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Jubilo Iwata 7 win(s) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 9 matches Have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Sagan Tosu have won the previous 2 matches against Jubilo Iwata Who won between Jubilo Iwata and Sagan Tosu on Sat 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT?Jubilo Iwata won 1–0 over Sagan Tosu on Sat 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches Jubilo Iwata is playing home against Sagan Tosu on Sat We're thrilled to reconnect with an esteemed member of our alumni family from JST in 2003 and was elected to be the class speaker for commencement he led a Catholic Worker House in San Jose for several years after teaching at Bellarmine High School in San Jose Fumii has been managing a Catholic Worker House called the Dandelion House in Portland Fumi says he experienced a community of "loving and curious people who are all trying to live into what it means to profess a faith that makes a difference for justice in the world." This formative experience has deeply influenced Fumi's journey leading him from teaching high school social justice to active participation in the Catholic Worker Movement Fumi talks about JST as a place where he learned to think theologically JST exposed him to different ways of understanding what it meant to be human and relate to the Divine he still clings to the Gospels as the story he wants to live into and the renewing power of the Spirit of God At the heart of his engagement in the world is his commitment to the idea of personalism "The Catholic Worker emphasizes "personalism" - the idea that we have a personal responsibility to practice the Works of Mercy and care for those in need around us We can't outsource compassion to social service agencies or the government - we have to be compassionate people in our daily actions whether they are obviously suffering (like our unhoused neighbors) or not - is to be seen and known as individuals by other individuals." "Personal stories are a vehicle for people to connect with one another in order to build resilient communities at the local level." Thank you for sharing a small part of your story with us For more from Fumi on his worldview and his reasons for starting Dandelion House 1-510-549-5000 jst@scu.edu For admissions inquiries only, please contact: jstadmissions@scu.edu Title IX Apply Now ──Please tell us the reason for your loan transfer to Tokyo.I received an offer from Tokyo a little before the final match of last season's league it was just at the timing when Diego OLIVEIRA was retiring and I was very happy to receive an offer as a player to replace a great striker "We would like a response soon," and my desire to perform in Tokyo for the new season grew stronger ──I believe that there are great expectations not only from the stakeholders but also from the fans and supporters for Diego TABA to become a scoring source in place of the mentioned player.Of course and I want to do my best to play in a way that meets everyone's hopes during the match at Ajinomoto Stadium (October 5 I was approached and had various conversations -- Have you talked since the joining was decided?I haven't been able to talk yet but I would like to ask various things through messages and so on and I think it's important to know a lot in order to fit in with the team so I would be happy to receive various advice What kind of image do you have of them?I have the impression that it was a very difficult team so you can decide without any worries." I know Seiji KIMURA and Tsubasa TERAYAMA well since we were together in Tosu and this season we can become teammates in Tokyo ──I played at Ajinomoto Stadium for the first time at the end of last season How was the atmosphere?It's a wonderful stadium The energy created by the fans and supporters felt very challenging for the away players I scored a career-high 14 goals in the league Do you think there was a turning point for your growth?I have always believed in my own strength and fought it was significant that Tosu believed in me ──After coming to Japan in the summer of 2022 achieving a record of 5 goals in about one and a half seasons Do you feel any personal growth in certain areas?Honestly I didn't have many opportunities during my time at Yokohama FC but being trusted at Tosu became a great motivation for me I believe that the people around me helped bring out my strengths I definitely think my daughter's influence was significant (laughs) ──Please tell us about the characteristics of your play.This is a style that excels at creating one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper by breaking through the final line I believe that utilizing my speed to break into space and connect to the finish is my greatest weapon ── RIAN's powerful breakthrough was very impressive when he scored a goal against Tokyo in the 3rd Round of the J.League YBC Levain Cup last season in May not only his speed and power but also his shooting skill stands out.I am confident in my finishing The way I receive the pass can change the shape of the shot what kind of play do you expect to show and what kind of performance do you hope for?I want to quickly blend into the team and have them understand my playing style and I also want to understand everyone's playing style I believe I can score a lot of goals and achieve good results I expect the 2025 season to be a wonderful year Diego TABA and Masato MORISHIGE mentioned that the player who left the biggest impression on them from last season's matches was Hian.That's great to hear and I believe he excels at stopping forwards ──Please tell us your goals for this season.I want to contribute to the team in any way I can but I want to win a title in Tokyo and become a player who is remembered in history what kind of character are you when you leave the pitch?I think I am the type to show fighting spirit on the pitch I have a cheerful personality and sometimes joke around with Japanese players ──Are you saying that you are the mood maker?I usually joke around and I think I have a generally bright personality I don't mind being asked for various things and I also intend to demand things from my teammates in order to win the game ──Have you gotten used to life in Japan?No problem I would like to play in Japan for many more years to come please give a message to the fans and supporters.Wearing the Tokyo uniform I will fight to represent everyone without shame always being conscious of contributing to the team I believe that we can achieve good results so I hope you will trust and support the players Please feel free to call me "Hian." ──Do you like the color blue and red?Until now so I believe the Tokyo uniform will really suit me 2002Place of Origin: BrazilHeight/Weight: 188cm/83kgCareer: AD Confiança (Brazil) → EC Bahia (Brazil) → Yokohama FC → Sagan TosuJ1 League Total: 53 appearances Rikizo MATSUHASHI New Manager Interview"Rikizo's Philosophy" Ohio State freshman Nick Feldman ended his high school career as the #1 ranked recruit in the class of 2022 The Malvern Prep heavyweight just notched the type of victory Buckeye fans have been waiting for With Three matches to go in Ohio State's dual against rival Michigan That meant they'd need three victories and bonus points along the way Ohio State true freshman 184-pounder Ryder Rogotzke teched #14 Jaden Bullock and Freshman Luke Geog beat Wolverine Rylan Rogers to put the Buckeyes within two points and give Feldman the opportunity to win the dual for his squad down 19-17 Freshman Nick Feldman toed the line against #4 Lucas Davison a two-time All-American transfer from Northwestern who's one of the most proven heavyweights in the country The first period at heavyweight was scoreless despite multiple scrambles that could have resulted in points for either Feldman or Davison Feldman chose bottom but was ridden out by the savvy veteran His only solace was a point on two stall calls Davison escaped quickly which tied the score but essentially gave him a lead due to his riding time advantage Feldman flipped the script with a quick takedown Feldman held position for the rest of the match and held on to a one-point decision to earn the top individual victory of his career and complete the Buckeyes' improbable 20-19 come-from-behind victory over the Michigan Wolverines NICK FELDMAN PULLS OFF THE UPSET FOR @wrestlingbucks! 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All rights reserved. 01 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Imabari FC won 4–1 over Sagan Tosu on Sat This is the first time the teams are playing against each other Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Sagan Tosu and Imabari FC on Sat 01 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT?Imabari FC won 4–1 over Sagan Tosu on Sat 01 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Sagan Tosu is playing home against Imabari FC on Sat Fixtures & Results, Trainings Players & Staff Stadium Hometown Activities Frequently Asked Questions 33 vs Sagan Tosu (15:00 kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium) "Amino Vital®" Booth Appearance!We will present an Amino Vital® sample kit to everyone who stops by the booth!Gift ItemAmino Vital® Sample Kit Implementation TimeSOCIO Gate Opening (Scheduled for 12:45) - Until the end of halftime *It will end as soon as the sample kits run out.LocationNear Gate N42 in the venue "Cheering is also a sport!" Campaign!As part of the "Cheering is also a sport!" campaign if you post with the hashtags "#CheeringIsAlsoASport" you will have a chance to win signed uniforms from players and Amino Vital® merchandise 【Application Method】① Follow the "Amino Vital® Official Account" (@aminovital_jp) on X② Post a photo or comment with the hashtags "#SupportIsSports" "#AminoVital" "#Campaign"On the day of the match a life-size panel photo spot of the players will be set up at the Amino Vital® booth 6/14 (Sat) C Osaka Match "Brazil Festa" Held 5/10 (Sat) Kobe Match "Komae City PR Booth" Exhibition Announcement 5/10 (Sat) Kobe Match Announcement of "Soccer Experience & Stadium Exploration Tour" for Truant Children [Update 4/26] Announcement of "Amino Vital® presents FC Tokyo Relay Marathon at Ajinomoto Stadium" [4/25 Update] Announcement of 'AO-AKA LIGHT THE NIGHT' to enhance the night games of the 2025 season Holiday) Shimizu Match 'TOKYO DOROMPA' Appearance Information Holiday) Shimizu Match Attraction Information Announcement of the "Blue-Red App Lottery" for visitors where you can win "OHYA Original Package OHYA President Curry (retort curry)" Northern Iowa defeated Ohio State at the Collegiate Duals on December 19 and Cedar Falls is buzzing The Panthers have had lots of big wins over the years UNI (known as Iowa State Teachers College) was the best team in the country for a spell But that was in the 1940s and 1950s prior to a brief move to Division II Head coach Doug Schwab has consistently put quality teams on the mat but the win over the Buckeyes might be his biggest.  a 1974 D1 national finalist for UNI and a 10-time national championship coach for D3 Wartburg understands the significance better than anyone “My phone blew up from alumni after we beat Ohio State,” Miller said Can you imagine us competing and winning against Ohio State in another sport This is a big win for the program and the university.” and 285 pounds to earn a victory over the fourth-ranked dual team in the land Colin Realbuto’s win at 149 pounds is the one that stands out native knocked off #3 Sammy Sasso — a returning NCAA finalist — during a 9-7 thriller Third-ranked Parker Keckeisen earned a 3-1 win over #4 Kaleb Romero at 184 pounds which ultimately led to the grand finale at heavyweight a former 197-pounder who earned social media acclaim for a Greco throw he hit at Junior Nationals sealed the deal with a 3-2 win over past All-American Tate Orndorff It was the second win of the season over his Buckeye foe.  The Panthers proved they can compete with the top teams following an impressive win in New Orleans.  Already a subscriber? Log In Tyrell Gordon defeated Tate Orndorff at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational Get the most important Wrestling stories delivered straight to your inbox we will hold "Teddy Bear Day" with the sponsorship of our official partner which marks the 26th year since celebrating its 25th anniversary last season has returned to its original "cafe au lait" color!Please come to Ajinomoto Stadium with your friends 2024 (Saturday)2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec 33 FC Tokyo vs Sagan Tosu(15:00 Kick-off/Ajinomoto Stadium) "Lottery ticket with FC Tokyo special bear mascot charm" will be given away!We will give "Lottery ticket with FC Tokyo special bear mascot charm" to the first 15,000 visitors 【Distribution Time】 SOCIO Opening ~ Until the end of the first half ※Distribution will end as soon as it runs out 【Distribution Location (Planned)】 Main Gate 3 410 lucky winners will receive bear goods through a lottery!The winning numbers will be announced on the large screen during halftime.Please check the jersey number of the teddy bear on the backing paper of the "Lottery Ticket with FC Tokyo Special Bear Mascot Charm" distributed at the time of admission 【Prize】 ＜Special Prize＞ FC Tokyo Special Edition BIG Bear 10 winners <Mitsubishi Corporation Award> 400 special FC Tokyo bears for participants 【Redemption Time】After the winning number is announced (halftime) until 30 minutes after the end of the game【Redemption Location】＜Main Side＞Temporary Tent near Main GateBack SideSpecial Tent Near Back Gate 2※Please note that prize redemption is only available on the day of the event and will not be shipped.※In order to prevent resale we may ask for customer information at the time of exchange Commemorative Photo SessionA photo spot where you can take a commemorative photo with the special prize "BIG BETO" has appeared!Anyone can participate so please come to the photo spot with your camera 【Location】 Near Main Gate 2 (Inside the Venue) 4. Online Treasure Goods Lottery Giveaway!We will be giving away special bear merchandise in the "Online Treasure Goods Lottery" for 2024 OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP members. Even those who cannot attend the stadium can apply, so please join us! Join our official membership here 【URL】https://www.fctokyo.co.jp/fanzone/supporters/※Details and changes for each item as well as additional implementation items will be announced on the FC Tokyo official website 5/10 (Sat) Kobe Match Attraction Information Notice of 'TOKYO GIRLS DAY' Photo Spot SNS Campaign for the 5/10 (Sat) Kobe Match [Updated: 5/6] TOKYO GIRLS DAY to be held on 5/10 (Sat) vs Kobe it has been decided that the idol group "Wasta," who came to celebrate with TOKYO DOROMPA last season will be a special guest for the "TOKYO DOROMPA BIRTHDAY EVENT." Additionally a "Wasta" SPECIAL LIVE will be held during halftime!Looking forward to it □Event DateOctober 5, 2024 (Saturday)2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 LeagueSec. 33 FC Tokyo vs Sagan Tosu(15:00 Kick-off/Ajinomoto Stadium)◇For ticket purchase, click here □Location and Time (Scheduled)【Location】Halftime (Scheduled around 15:50)LocationPitch Level Main Side is cooperating as a photo support ambassador for FC Tokyo sharing photos of her favorite moments through the "Photo Support" collaboration project Please be sure to share the live performance of Wasta at this match through "Photo Support" ◇For information about Photo Support, click here【URL】https://fotosapo.nikon.com/ftokyo/ <Previous Match: Yokohama F.Marinos Review> Tokyo fell behind in the 4th minute of the first half but gradually took control and launched a counterattack with Teppei OKA scoring the equalizer in the 19th minute of the first half Kota TAWARATSUMIDA succeeded in turning the game around with a superb goal after a high-speed dribble from midfield And just as the signs of victory became more pronounced towards the end the player wearing number 39 powerfully and elegantly slotted in a decisive goal Hotaka NAKAMURA intercepted on the right side and supplied the ball forward while carefully checking the position of the opposing goalkeeper "It is more likely to score by opening my body and using my left foot rather than matching it with my right foot," and skillfully changed the direction of my body to create a shooting lane flowing the ball into the opposite side with a one-touch from my left foot in a technical strike The man who has been running tirelessly since the first half widened the lead to two points with a magnificent dance in front of the many fans and supporters who packed the away section A circle of joy formed as teammates rushed in from the bench and Oka to the loud chant of Nakagawa from the stands behind the goal they fully embraced the cheers directed at them This victory is the first for Tokyo against Yokohama F.Marinos since the 2020 season The team has achieved its second three-game winning streak of the season Tokyo achieved a great victory against Nagoya Grampus at the Japan National Stadium with a score of 4-1 This marked their first win in seven matches They then won away games against Urawa Reds and Yokohama F.Marinos with scores of 2-0 and 3-1 achieving their second three consecutive wins of the season who led the attack with two goals in these three matches "The results we achieve in the remaining six matches and what we can show to our fans and supporters will affect next season There is also a chance to participate in the AFC Champions League elite This match returns to our home Ajinomoto Stadium Although they are currently at the bottom of the standings a team aiming for survival is not an easy opponent The players are each determined to "stay focused and fight," preparing for a decisive victory the key player in the three consecutive victories expressed his desire to "enjoy" this match The winning streak started from the Nagoya match and he has been improving his form in sync with the team it will be his first game at Ajinomoto Stadium since the Sec It was frustrating to watch from the outside when the team was struggling It is important to play with all our might and enjoy ourselves at our home." The revival of the number 10 will strongly lead the final push in Tokyo This week's matchday program is here we were able to return to Ajinomoto Stadium with three consecutive wins.I am very happy but it is necessary to thoroughly reflect on the performance so far Analyzing game performance and continuing to build on the good aspects is important we will prepare better for the match against Sagan Tosu Q: Please reflect on the match against Yokohama F.Marinos in the last round.Everyone fought strongly and contributed to the victory the team demonstrated our principles and maximized our performance the opening goal is extremely important for controlling the match and there are areas we need to improve ahead of the match against Tosu I want to ensure we take control of the game by effectively managing the various situations that may arise during the match Q: What kind of challenge is necessary for a four-game winning streak?A we have not been able to extend our winning streak there have been various events as the season has progressed the most important thing right now is right in front of us We feel that we have prepared well up to this point we want to fight passionately to deliver victory to our fans and supporters I made a significant contribution to the victory in the starting lineup against Urawa Reds and Yokohama F.Marinos Please tell us about your feelings again.I am very happy to have contributed to the consecutive wins I feel that the team's performance is good on the pitch I believe that the condition of each player will naturally improve and I want to approach this week's match against Sagan Tosu with a good atmosphere Q: What factors contributed to the improvement in performance after being away from victory for a while?I believe that we were able to “let go” in a good way from the second half of the match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Sec While there were certainly tactical elements that contributed to our three consecutive wins I think the most important factor was the mental aspect Winning against Nagoya Grampus seems to have lifted the burdens that each player was carrying Q: While there is a tendency to focus on scoring and consecutive wins how do you feel about the defensive aspect?Since the start of the season we have been placing great importance on high-position defense and quick transitions from defense to attack but we were not able to express that well in the summer matches I was particularly conscious of this as I entered the pitch and I feel that our high-position defense is leading to good attacks Please tell us about your impression of the opponent.I believe that both teams have changed since our last match and I want to express our evolved form on the pitch but I think we can get closer to a fourth consecutive win by continuing to showcase the good aspects we demonstrated in our recent matches Q: This week's match against Sagan Tosu is a game that could lead to our fourth consecutive win.A I want to forget about the victories we've had so far and focus on the upcoming match Rather than thinking about a four-game winning streak my desire to "win" the match in front of us and I want to fight without letting my guard down one of the factors for the three consecutive wins is the improvement in defense.I am always thinking about how to apply pressure from the front I am conscious of how to move my teammates and how to go for the ball myself I also make sure to communicate constantly with the players at the back to seek better defense the comeback goal against Yokohama F.Marinos was exactly in that form.I feel that our defense is functioning well and that it is leading us in a positive direction it might be best to have more possession of the ball the current team has a good momentum to recover I want to maintain this positive atmosphere and win again next time NUMBER 10 - Keigo HIGASHI's Pride of the Number 10 Tokyo celebrated their first victory in six matches against Nagoya Grampus in Sec and continued their winning streak in away games against Urawa Reds and Yokohama F we have accumulated three points at Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nissan Stadium This season marks the second three consecutive wins aiming for the first four consecutive wins of the season against Sagan Tosu There were no major changes to the starting lineup and Soma ANZAI started on the pitch for the first time in seven matches where they have been away for about three and a half months 1st HALF - Gaining rhythm from the middle of the first half and launching a counterattack Despite being on a three-game winning streak after being pushed back while the ball was moved on the right side a surprising direct cross was delivered to Fukuda and Marcelo RYAN reacted to it with a headed shot Although this was ruled offside with the support of VAR they faced another crisis from a corner kick but here the goalkeeper Taishi Brandon NOZAWA made a good save He quickly blocked a shot from close range by Vykintas Slivka the pressure on Tosu's passing work was not fully effective and there were noticeable moments where they struggled against the power of Marcelo RYAN up front held firm at the critical moment and did not allow a goal Kota TAWARATSUMIDA received the ball in his own half and dribbled solo for about 60 meters Ryotaro ARAKI's feed was reacted to by Anzai who found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper but he couldn't connect with the shot as he wanted and they went into halftime without scoring 2nd HALF - Equalized with a goal from Yang in the final stages there was no significant change in the game's structure but Tokyo's back line responded tenaciously who had shown sharp moves since the first half a low and fast cross from player Togashi was cleared by Masato MORISHIGE Although player MORISHIGE blocked this as well the loose ball rolled in front of player VIKINTAS SLIVKA the current team does not look down and aims to attack the goal for an equalizer and Tsuyoshi OGASHIWA actively play to bring in the ball a close chance was created from the connection between HARAKAWA and OGASHIWA Mori-shige aimed for the goal with a direct volley a tying goal was scored in the 37th minute of the second half Takahiro KO powerfully struck the ball into the net resulting in no final goal and missing out on their first four consecutive wins of the season the next match will be an away game against Vissel Kobe MATCH DETAILS<FC Tokyo>STARTING ⅪGK Taishi Brandon NOZAWADF Yuto NAGATOMO (substituted at 42 minutes: Hotaka NAKAMURA)/Masato MORISHIGE/Yasuki KIMOTO/Teppei OKAMF Hiroshi TAKAU (substituted at 23 minutes: Chikara HARAGAWA)/Ryotaro ARAKIFW Diego Oliveira (substituted at 23 minutes: Go KOBAYASHI)/Kota TAWARATSUMIDA (substituted at 23 minutes: Keita ENDO)/Soma ANZAI (substituted at 42 minutes: Leon NOZAWA) GOAL37th minute of the second half: Takahiro KO <Sagan Tosu>STARTING ⅪGK Ilgyu PARKDF Kosuke YAMAZAKI/Kim Te-hyung/Harada WataruMF Kento NISHIYA/Akito FUKUTA (39th minute: Daichi SUZUKI)/Nakahara Akira (45+1 minute: Yuta IMAZU)/Yuki HORIGOME (16th minute: Watanabe Ryohei)/Vikintas Slivka (39th minute: Keisuke SAKAIYA)FW Hino Shota (16th minute: Cayman TOGASHI)/Marcelo Hian GOAL28th minute of the second half: Vykintas Slivka Q: please review the game.It was an entertaining football match where both teams fought to achieve results and I expected them to come at us in this way Until about the 20th minute of the first half and we had to ensure we didn't get separated from the game we started to find our good rhythm and flow towards the end of the first half specifically by increasing our awareness of moving forward and making more forward runs we were able to control the game better and grasp the flow of the match It was important for us to connect our performances while building on what we had been doing we responded well with our attitude and belief We continued to fight and managed to equalize at 1-1 I believe we were able to fight strongly towards the end and the players who came on as substitutes made a very good impact We ran out of time to score the winning goal and I feel regretful that we couldn't bring home three points for our fans and supporters there is an 11-point difference from 3rd place How will you maintain the team's motivation as the season comes to a close?A,The motivation is to steadily improve every week And to fight to finish the season stronger than any other team The important thing is not to look too far ahead but to value each match and fight hard in every game There were good aspects in today's match as well there were also areas where we need to fight more sharply I want to ensure that we can recover well first I believe that not being able to win a match that we absolutely had to win reflects our current abilities but there were few moments throughout the match where we could take control Q: This was your second goal of the season Please review the scoring scene.I was aiming for the loose ball after the contest I had a good feeling during shooting practice Coach Yu TOKISAKI has been providing many variations for set plays There was also a discussion that scoring from set plays is important to break into the top ranks so I think it was good that we were able to score What preparations will be made during this suspension period?I think it is difficult to maintain a dominant game like we had in the last 10 minutes of the second half for the full 90 minutes but I want to work towards increasing that time as much as possible and aiming to win all the remaining matches Q: It's been a while since you started in the lineup it was my first start in a while as the team is on a three-game winning streak Everyone understood that it wouldn't be an easy game and there were several dangerous moments from the first half I feel responsible for the many stagnant periods and for not being able to effectively utilize the momentum from the three consecutive wins especially as a member returning to play after a long time What I regret the most is that we couldn't win the movement of running from the side to the center and actively targeting the opponent's back was particularly noticeable.If we don't keep moving actively with running the opponent will defend with five players causing their defenders to shift sideways and no space will be created I aimed for movements running from the outside to the inside as well as vertical spaces along the sidelines and behind and I was conscious of allowing my teammates to use the space created by my runs Q: There were scenes where the attack got stuck against Sagan Tosu I have the impression that many opponents have been pressing from the front in the last few matches but Sagan Tosu was positioned with a five-man defense In a situation where we were pushing forward figuring out how to deliver crosses effectively is a challenge for the next match and I think we had fewer opportunities to take action which made it easier for them to defend against our attacks 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which is responsible for the alcohol beverages business in Japan under Asahi Group Holdings announces plans to relocate its Hakata Brewery scheduled to cease operations at the end of 2025 to the new Tosu Brewery and begin operations in 2026 An agreement was concluded with Saga Prefecture and Tosu City on October 14 Investments are expected to be approximately 9.1 billion yen for the purchase of land approximately 40 billion yen for construction of the factory building and other expenses Information for the media is available here Under-aged drinking and driving are prohibited by law we will hold the "AO-AKA PARK Lottery" during the Sagan Tosu match.A lottery ticket will be distributed to those who make a purchase of 1,500 yen (including tax) or more per transaction at AO-AKA PARK.Those who have drawn an 'Atari' can draw a lottery again at the goods exchange booth set up in AO-AKA PARK Ajipen Square and we will present the goods for the prize listed.We have prepared a variety of FC 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manager Kim Myung Hwi has tested positive for coronavirus the J-League first division side said Tuesday Three club officials were found to have been in close-proximity contact with Kim but his symptoms did not include a fever and he took part in an away match against Kashima Antlers that evening On Sunday evening he developed a fever of 38 degrees Celsius and underwent a polymerase chain reaction test at a hospital in Saga Prefecture the following day The club had all players and staff tested for coronavirus on Tuesday They expect to get the results before the Levain Cup match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible The seemingly invincible poisonous nuts have stumbled of late But they’re still a dangerous delicacy come tomorrow night The Ohio State Buckeyes started off the season on a roll with big wins over the Villanova Wildcats and Kentucky Wildcats (that North Carolina Tar Heels win isn’t looking so good these days) they suffered their first loss of the season back in December at Minnesota and have now dropped four straight games including three in conference play despite being ranked last week in the AP at #11 find themselves tied for last place in the Big Ten with Northwestern To break down this cryptic team and give you all some better insight into THE [Not actually trademarked] Ohio State, we had a virtual sit-down with Connor Lemons over at Land-Grant Holy Land as he graciously answered a few questions for us Kevin (AKA SpartyOnHuskers): Could you describe the best thing you like about The Schottenstein Center/Value City Arena in one sentence And would you prefer to still be playing in St Connor: The best part about the Schottenstein Center is definitely the placement of the student section Ohio State has their student section stretch the length of the floor behind the benches and scorers’ table Sitting right behind the opposing team’s bench literally within arm’s length of the other team was always really fun when I was a student I’ve had some really interesting interactions with players and coaches and I even have some favorite non-OSU coaches now because of it (Tim Miles was one of my favorites The part that sucks about the Schott is that it’s a multi-use arena used for hockey especially during games that are lopsided one way or the other where people just aren’t motivated to get loud Ohio State probably has one of the least impactful “home court advantages” in the conference John Arena is more of the old “field house” setup It gets really hot and really loud in there and all around is a better basketball venue I think Kevin: OSU has dropped four straight games now Is panic starting to set in a bit among the fan base and team or are cool heads looking at who the losses were to and remembering those big wins over Kentucky and Villanova not so long ago What has been happening exactly that has seen these losses happen after the seemingly invincibility of the Buckeyes prior Connor: I think a reasonable amount of concern is starting to set in on the fanbase but just from talking to people around the city and University a lot of people are starting to scratch their heads a bit The Buckeyes are definitely one of the three or four most talented teams in the B1G and we’ve seen what they can do against elite opponents like Villanova and Kentucky The potential to be a top-tier team is obviously there but they’ve really ran into a perfect storm of issues all at once They’ve got some injury issues with Kyle Young having his appendix out and Musa Jallow probably redshirting after ankle surgery in October They’ve also turned the ball over at an alarming rate lately and their three-point shooting percentage has plummeted after being great early in the season All that together is creating problems for the Buckeyes but I think they’ll get it together soon and end with at least a respectable conference record Kevin: I’m going to sneak a football question in here because this is a Nebraska site Do you feel confident you can define a completed forward pass or is the incompetence of NCAA officiating have you questioning your sanity like all the years the NFL refs made me question mine as a Lions fan watching Calvin Johnson play Connor: I’m originally from Toledo [Editor’s Note: This is in fact part of Michigan as I do not personally recognize the bogus state border line rigged by crooked Andrew Jackson back in the day] so I grew up surrounded by a lot of Lions fans and all I can say is.. Detroit sports are in a rough spot right now I actually thought it was going to be called back when the play happened live but during the replay it definitely looked like a catch and fumble Kevin: This one is also a just for fun question you can ignore if you want/or if I’m off base assuming you are at least a casual Cavaliers fan Do you enjoy the tin foil hat conspiracies of that school up north about how an Ohio sports franchise owned by a Michigan State alum hired away their head basketball coach Connor: I’m actually not an NBA fan at all I watch a lot of college hoops but am not a huge fan of the NBA and I loved watching Michigan when he was there but I’m not really sure how great his coaching style is going to translate to the NBA and DJ Carton are obviously hot on his heels in scoring Who is the unheralded player on the roster that you think we should be aware of after those three players that is a valuable asset on the court but who might not show it in strictly the stats sheet and actually wasn’t offered a scholarship to Ohio State until after Kaleb was offered He really struggled his first couple years in Columbus but he has steadily gotten better the last few years and has become a very valuable part of this team especially being the only scholarship senior on the team He leads Ohio State in 3-point shooting at 44% and just always seems to be on the ground diving for a loose ball falling into the stands trying to save one He lost a few teeth last year in a collision in a game and he fractured his eye socket this year in a game Most teams won’t circle him as a guy to watch for but you really can’t ignore him or he’ll make you pay Kevin: As I pull these numbers up Sunday night to write the questions Ohio State still finds itself sitting at number eight in KenPom despite their recent struggles what kind of miracle do we Nebraska fans need to have happen with our small line-up of guys in order for us to get a win Connor: The way Ohio State has been playing lately you probably have a better chance than you think I think the Buckeyes have the upper hand here simply because Nebraska rolls out quite a few guards and is lacking a little bit in their frontcourt My guess is that Chris Holtmann will want to get the ball to Kaleb Wesson and Kyle Young early and expose that if he can The one thing that Ohio State always has trouble with are tall athletic guards who can create scoring opportunities for themselves This year it was Marcus Carr for Minnesota A couple years back it was Tony Carr from Penn State (no relation) The Buckeyes just tend to struggle guarding those tall guards who can make things happen by themselves Nebraska has that type of guy this year in Haanif Cheatham Kevin: Thanks again for taking the time to answer our questions And regardless of the outcome Tuesday night you have my heartfelt wishes of nothing but luck come February 4th on your schedule Thanks again to Connor for answering our questions. Be sure to check out Land-Grant Holy Land before tip-off tomorrow night to read some of their basketball coverage The career of Fernando Torres has come full circle The Spanish striker fell in love with football from reading the legendary Japanese comic "Captain Tsubasa." "I remember when I was a kid we couldn't find the signal really well on TV but everyone in school was talking about this cartoon about football "I started playing football because of this .. that was the first contact I had with Japan." The last chapter of a football career that has seen spells with Atletico Madrid is likely to be in Japan as the 34-year-old gets ready to make his debut for Sagan Tosu on Sunday It is becoming an increasingly familiar sight for Japanese fans no less -- pictured holding the scarf of a J.League club aloft It follows the arrival of Andres Iniesta and Lukas Podolski at Vissel Kobe The European trio have signed for clubs that are not traditional members of the Japanese elite Marinos but rather Vissel Kobe and Sagan Tosu teams that have never come close to winning a league title Although Kobe may be --or may have been -- a footballing backwater it is also a city of over a million and located in the densely populated Kansai region just a short train ride from the bright lights of Osaka and the historic sights of Kyoto the westernmost of the four main Japanese islands far from Tokyo or Osaka and close to the southern tip of the Korean peninsula And it is Korea that has played a major part in the club's recent history Until 2011 Sagan had spent their entire history in the second tier Then former South Korean international Yoon Jung-hwan took over as coach and finally delivered promotion and then a top-5 finish but the club still retains Korean imports and a trace of the relatively direct style that Yoon introduced Fernando Torres is set to make his debut for Sagan Tosu of the J.League on Saturday. Getty ImagesNow I want to help raise the level of football in Japan My goal is to make Sagan Tosu a major club," he said And there will be plenty of attention on a cup match in August as Torres meets Iniesta "Andres is a great friend who I first played with when we were both 15," said Torres "We have the same motivations and we both love Japan Until recently Sagan Tosu versus Vissel Kobe would not have made that many headlines in Japan Iniesta and Podolski will be a different matter Money has obviously played a major part in bringing these stars east and there is more money in Japanese football these days Kobe's case is a little different as the club has been owned since December 2014 by e-commerce giant Rakuten The company sees football as a way to increase its brand at home but especially overseas it wants to build Vissel into a national and then Asian powerhouse A deal signed in 2016 saw the J.League sell domestic online streaming rights for a total of around $2 billion over a 10-year period and while there has yet to be the kind of widepsread spending seen in China in recent years -- a spree that has seen the Chinese Super League overtake the J.League in terms of average attendance and international profile -- there is a determination to make Japan's league the undisputed No Torres has a more immediate priority: to take the points against Vegalta Sendai on Sunday and help relieve relegation worries He does not want to suffer the same fate as Diego Forlan the last big-name player to head east in 2014 before the current spate of spending started last year The Uruguayan ended up playing in the second division with Cerezo Osaka he was supposed to be the missing piece in the jigsaw to deliver a first league title to the Kansai club At least Torres knows what he is getting into As the league approaches the halfway stage Tosu are next to bottom with 14 points and three off safety but with less than a goal a game to the team's name there is serious scope for the Spaniard to make a difference but more important than scoring goals is winning games." If Torres can help the club avoid relegation then minds can turn once again to putting Sagan Tosu on the map Fernando Torres to join Sagan Tosu (Credit @Sagan Tosu) AdvertisementHow was your experience today It's the Dual of the Century (of the week) and tickets prices to see #2 Ohio State take on #1 Penn State at Rec Hall in University Park this Saturday are going for prices not seen for a wrestling match in recent memory.  The match is long since sold out, and what few tickets that are for sale on the secondary market are going for $200 or more. To see just how precious one of the nearly 7,000 seats in the arena is, we turn to our friends at VividSeats for a full breakdown.  Not everyone is thrilled about the sold-out event's high ticket prices. Ohio State head coach Tom Ryan has been vocal about his desire to have the dual at the more spacious Bryce Jordan Center which has a capacity of over 15,000.  There were mentions of the logistical problems trying to switch arenas presented especially after the schedules were set long ago Penn State head coach Cael Sanderson is under no obligation to change venues One main argument against a change is that a big part of the Nittany Lions wrestling team's season ticket sales pitch was an opportunity to guarantee a seat for this dual in the intimate and fan-friendly Rec Hall.  A larger supply of tickets would mean a lower price on the secondary market and that would allow more opportunities for attendees both visitors from Ohio and locals who perhaps don't have the discretionary funds for a $100 ticket if Rec Hall was the plan from that beginning there is nothing requiring Penn State deviate from it I think we can all agree that it's pretty cool seeing tickets to a wrestling match in such high demand The Spanish striker said he was looking for "a new challenge" after leaving Atletico Madrid but he is finding the J-League far tougher than expected Fernando Torres was expected to score freely for Japanese club Sagan Tosu But rather than ignite the struggling club when he arrived in July 2018 the Spaniard has only added to their woes in the final third Torres has failed to find the back of the net all season drawing a blank in all 12 of his appearances to date with his last goal coming in November last year Sagan sit second last in the J-League and have scored the fewest goals After narrowly avoiding relegation last year the club brought in Spanish manager Lluis Carreras with an eye on getting more out of Torres had found himself out of the job late last year with his reluctance to use the former Atletico Madrid striker just one of many reported reasons behind the club's decision to show the Italian the door Torres hasn't found his shooting boots under Carreras and has quickly gone from club captain to bench-warmer Having started the season with the armband the 35-year-old picked up a minor injury in March and has struggled to get a foothold in Sagan's side since With Carreras preferring to play more versatile Torres has found himself stuck on the sidelines as his Japanese adventure enters a limbo of sorts There was speculation last month that the Spaniard was on the cusp of signing for Mexican side Atletico de San Luis in the summer – a possibility that has since been ruled out with his contract expiring early next year Sagan could well be open to letting Torres depart early with the striker himself no doubt desperate to play regularly as his career winds to a close The former Chelsea forward is no stranger to the occasional dry spell and it's safe to say he has fallen well short of expectations set by himself when he signed on with Tosu I want to help raise the level of football in Japan," Torres said at his unveiling "My goal is to make Sagan Tosu a major club The sensation that I can return the club to where they should be is another reason why – I see how much confidence they have in me Germany and even one from Spain but at no point did I ever think about going to another European team "I wanted a new challenge in a completely different place Asia has always treated me very well." made life on the pitch particularly easy for Torres to date with the J-League's well-organised defences proving a hard nut for him to crack David Villa has hit the ground running in the J-League scoring six goals from his first 12 appearances for Vissel Kobe after arriving from MLS side New York City FC The former Barcelona man is admittedly helped by the presence of Andres Iniesta and Lukas Podolski in his new side with Torres the only high-profile name in Sagan's squad While Tosu's fans have shown some patience with their star man he must start proving his worth soon as the club once again braces itself for a relegation battle is a long way from the heights of European success he enjoyed in both England and Spain Though certainly a new experience for the striker Torres simply must start scoring again soon to ensure his time in Japan doesn't end in disaster Former Spain striker Fernando Torres has agreed to join J-League first-division side Sagan Tosu who had stints in the English Premier League with Liverpool and Chelsea currently 17th in the 18-team J-League standings He will hold a press conference in Tokyo upon arriving in Japan on Sunday (Torres shoots in Atletico Madrid's friendly match against Sagan Tosu in Japan on Aug Sagan Tosu!," Torres said on his Twitter account with a photo of him posing with Tosu President Minoru Takehara was a member of Spain's first and only World Cup winning side in 2010 He scored five goals at the 2013 Confederations Cup and led the squad to a second-place finish He is the latest big-name addition to the J-League following compatriot and Spain teammate Andres Iniesta Torres made his professional debut with Atletico Madrid in Spain in 2001 He returned to his boyhood club in 2015 after playing for Milan Spanish media reported earlier this year that Torres wanted to play in the J-League The governing body announced in May that Torres had agreed to join Tosu saying the report was "factually inaccurate." TOKYO (AP) - Fernando Torres finally opened his J-League account with the third goal in Sagan Tosu's 3-0 home win over fellow strugglers Gamba Osaka on Sunday as the Spaniard's team took the proverbial six-pointer in the relegation dogfight Liverpool and Chelsea striker notched his first goal in Japan on Wednesday night in a 3-0 Emperor's Cup win over Vissel Kobe before scoring his first league goal in his seventh start in the league adding the 86th-minute insurance goal after strikes from Yuji Ono and Mu Kanazaki had given Tosu a 2-0 lead The J-League kicked off the weekend on Friday night with a meeting between Kashima Antlers and Jubilo Iwata - scheduled to give the home team an extra day of rest before their Asian Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Tuesday - with an added-on time penalty kick from Yoshito Okubo salvaging an unlikely point for Jubilo in a 1-1 draw league leaders Sanfrecce Hiroshima took a 19th-minute lead over Cerezo Osaka and held on to remain six points ahead of Kawasaki Frontale in second place The top team's closest challengers kept pace with a 1-0 home win over Vegalta Sendai with Kengo Nakamura scoring the game's only goal with Andres Iniesta and Lukas Podolski in the starting line-up failed to finish numerous chances and lost 2-0 at home to Ange Postecoglou's relegation-threatened Yokohama F Marinos the 17-year-old former Barcelona youngster matched up against his former club-mate Iniesta and came out with a goal to help ease his new team's relegation worries Also pulling themselves further away from the bottom of the division on Sunday Nagoya Grampus beat Urawa Reds 4-1 thanks to a hat trick from Brazilian forward Jo Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo won away at Shimizu S-Pulse to end the weekend in fourth place while at the other end of the table Kashiwa Reysol found their goalscoring touch with a 5-1 home win over bottom-placed V-Varen Nagasaki 3rd-placed FC Tokyo was held to a 0-0 draw away at Shonan Bellmare to fall further back of the top two Japan (AP) — David Villa scored his first goal in Japan as Vissel Kobe beat Sagan Tosu 1-0 in the J-League on Saturday Villa gave the hosts a 1-0 lead nine minutes after the break when he beat Sagan goalkeeper Takuo Okubo with a right-foot shot from 18 meters The 36-year-old Villa has been reunited with former Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta at Kobe Villa scored 59 goals in 98 appearances for Spain from 2004-17 including five goals at the 2010 World Cup as his nation won its first title He scored four goals for Spain en route to the 2008 European Championship title the Spanish forward spent four seasons with New York City FC Edigar Junio scored twice as Yokohama F Marinos edged Vegalta Sendai 2-1 Junio scored from the penalty spot in the 27th minute and doubled the advantage 10 minutes later as Yokohama improved to 2-0 Naoki Ishihara scored in the final minute of regulation for Sendai Gamba Osaka thrashed Shimizu S-Pulse 4-2 while Nagoya Grampus beat Cerezo Osaka 2-0 For more AP soccer: https://apnews.com/apf-Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser Sagan Tosu manager Kim Myung Hwi has been accused of continuing to subject players and others to violence The anonymous accusation was made to the Japan Football Associations' consultation desk for stamping out violence with the J-League set to discuss whether to launch its own investigation into the matter The 40-year-old Kim was suspended from managing by his club in June for three matches after he swept a player's foot during practice and floored him which was deemed to exceed the scope of his duties Sagan set up a third-party panel to investigate the matter but decided no further punishment was necessary allowing Kim to return to manage the team on Aug The source said the accusation indicated that Kim's abuse of power had been taking place also before the incident that resulted in his suspension adding the club's investigation was insufficient and that scrutiny from an objective standpoint is needed A Sagan spokesperson said the club had not heard from the league and would respond after understanding the situation based on a confirmation of the facts The My Home Hero anime had its premiere with two episodes out, and in a sea of isekai and romance titles this season, this crime thriller title definitely stands out. When the anime was first announced in June 2022 And despite a faulty first episode premiere the story keeps getting darker and darker which in turn reels in more interest The anime follows the ordinary life of a 47-year old man named Tetsuo Tosu After figuring out that his daughter Reika is being abused physically by her boyfriend Nobuto Matori He then hears a call of what Nobuto and the yakuza plan to do with Reika he emerges from the cabinet and kills Nobuto by hitting him multiple times with a rice cooker he resolves to hide the corpse and dispose it without anyone knowing to protect Reika when his wife Kasen Tosu discovers the crime she appears nonchalant and is willing to cooperate with Tetsuo’s plans to cover it up It’s likely Reika’s wealthy grandparents whose money Nobuto was aiming for are from her side so it will be interesting to see if they get involved and if they also have some shady side to them.As if the premise alone wasn’t dark enough it terrified me how both Tetsuo and his wife were so chilled with the idea of disposing a body without a trace on preparing a solution on how to shrink the body to even using flesh-eating bacteria to eat out the corpse’s flesh: you would think this wasn’t the first time the couple did this it’s explained with Tetsuo’s extreme love for mystery novels Even with the phrase ‘keeping a safe family’ used as the reason to do such a deed one could not help but think: “but why go there?” Either way I think such vagueness still makes My Home Hero interesting to watch as the family now finds themselves under the scrutiny of a powerful yakuza group the My Home Hero premiere still managed to bring itself as one of the most interesting titles this season the title is supplemented with an interesting storyline not common in anime Images via Ani-One Asia© Naoki Yamakawa Masashi Asaki/KODANSHA/”My Home Hero” Production Committee Liverpool and Chelsea star was on the wrong end of the lopsided scoreline as Sagan Tosu lost to Vissel Kobe in the J-League Torres, who announced his intention to call time on his career in June, spoke before his final match, per TalkSport's Oliver Dawnay: "It's been an amazing 18 years which is the most important thing for me." .css-1xiyrl{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;aspect-ratio:unset;}The decorated duo play for Vissel along with ex-Barcelona playmaker Sergi Samper and former Arsenal pair Lukas Podolski and Thomas Vermaelen as well as the the FIFA World Cup in 2010 alongside Iniesta and Villa with La Roja scoring the winner to beat Germany in the final in '08 Those international trophies were just part of a silverware-laden career for Torres: The 35-year-old rose to prominence as a precocious talent for Atleti but he was arguably at the peak of his powers once he joined Liverpool in 2007 scoring some spectacular goals and powering the Reds to the cusp of the Premier League title in 2009 It's not unfair to say some of the magic faded from Torres' game once he left Merseyside to join Chelsea in a deal worth £50 million in January 2011 A slew of injuries slowed the initial burst of pace that had once made the Spaniard so dangerous Torres' time at Chelsea was his most fruitful in terms of European success at club level He helped the Blues win the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 2011 scoring a memorable goal against Barcelona to seal passage to the final Torres played alongside Frank Lampard and he is still fondly remembered by the current Chelsea boss: While his skills appeared to be deteriorating Torres was able to score the goals to fire the Blues to the Europa League trophy a year later A return to the Spanish capital in 2014 yielded another Europa League title when Atleti beat Marseille in 2018 Torres took the moment to move to Japan that same summer While his career has come to a quiet and somewhat downbeat end the striker will be remembered for the iconic goals that brought him major success at every level Episode 2 of My Home Hero has been released The new episode airs on April 9 at 23:30 (JST) Tezuka Productions is animating the series After Tetsuo Tosu kills Reika’s boyfriend Nobuto Matori in the first episode he now faces the dilemma of how to dispose of Nobuto’s corpse without the suspicions of other people he devises a plan on how to do it and also clean up the crime scene… A preview video for My Home Hero episode 2 has been released as well You can watch it below:My Home Hero episode 2 preview videoThe opening theme song is “Ai no Uta” by Chiai Fujikawa while the ending theme song is “Decided” by Dizzy Sunfist The former Liverpool and Atletico Madrid striker has confirmed that he will be on his way to the Far East Fernando Torres has confirmed that he will sign for J-League club Sagan Tosu The former Liverpool and Atletico Madrid striker left the Spanish club at the end of the 2017-18 season following his emotional return to his boyhood team Torres had been in negotiations with Sagan Tosu several weeks ago a breakthrough in negotiations has seen the 34-year-old finally rubber-stamp his move to Japan Sagan Tosu are currently 17th in the J-League having won just three of their 15 games so far this season Torres scored 10 goals in his final season at Atletico, including netting twice against Eibar in his final ever La Liga appearance The Japanese side appear to have gazumped the likes of the Australian A-League, with Torres reportedly lowering his wage demands in order to secure a transfer. Both Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC had been linked to a potential move with the Sky Blues recently pocketing around $2 million in the transfers of both Bobo and Adrian Mierzejewski Torres was also heavily linked with a move to the United States or China But he has decided to follow his former Spain team-mate Andres Iniesta to Japan after confirming he received a multitude of offers "We have had proposals from all continents," Torres told the media on Tuesday "My new team will be the Japanese side Sagan Tosu "Sagan Tosu were one of the first clubs to be interested in me "I think Japan and the Japanese League is going to be a great experience they have made a great effort and they believe that I can be one of the solutions so that the team returns to the place where it has to be but at no time did it go through my head to go to a European team I wanted a new challenge in a totally different place." One of the most decorated players in Europe Torres won the Europa League in 2017-18 with Atletico the Champions League and the Europa League with Chelsea Torres was also in La Roja's squad as they won the European Championship in 2008 and 2012 and also featured in the 2010 World Cup-winning squad Bayern Munich just know where the good players are at Sporting director Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidžić might have another wonderkid en route to Bayern Munich and this time 18-year-old midfielder Taichi Fukui who plays for J-League side Sagan Tosu was given the opportunity to do a trial for the second team, according to Sky Deutschland He has managed to impress the higher-ups at Bayern He has been likened to former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa in his home country and will be playing in the Regionalliga with the second team (Adam Aznou does not count since he is in the U-17s.) negotiations are ongoing between Bayern and Sagan Tosu for a permanent deal and a transfer could happen in the next few days coach Peter CKLAMOVSKI is also burning with the desire for victory in the upcoming matches J.League YBC Levain Cup 1st Round 3rd Round The tournament format has changed to a knockout system starting this season and the 1st Round will determine the winner in one match we want to win here and advance to the playoff round which will be played in a home and away format took the lead in the 13th minute with Tsuyoshi OGASHIWA's first blue and red goal and added points with Riki HARAKAWA's right foot and Keita ENDO's accurate shot who made his first appearance of the season showed off his technical skills by participating in the build-up Although there were some dangerous scenes from counters the defense fought hard and did not concede any goals Jája Silva tore through the center of the pitch with a powerful dribble and smashed a spectacular right footed shot securing a 4-0 victory and advancing to the 3rd round we have not won in 3 games and are far from victory but it is a fact that we are able to make adjustments during the game and see how to break through the situation Although we have been unable to win consecutive games during Golden Week and have had some games where we couldn't finish with a win It is expected that player selection will be based on monitoring their recovery status during consecutive matches Tokyo this season is able to combine their strengths The performances of the players who have been given the opportunity to play are highly anticipated suffered a shutout loss to Nagoya Grampus in the previous league match but had a big win of 3-0 against Júbilo Iwata in Sec 13 and 5-2 against Kawasaki Frontale in Sec Despite their low ranking of 17th in the league caution is necessary as they have shown a high scoring ability in the past few matches Tosu's coach Kenta Kujira has experience working as an assistant coach under Peter Cklamovski It will be interesting to see the tactics of these two former colleagues who once shared a love for soccer Away Tosu has a bad compatibility with 5 consecutive losses in official games since October 2019 they have broken through the traditional "devil's gate" of Fukuoka and Sapporo so they want to break the past trend and get closer to winning the cup here as well what do you think about the team composition?A We will make a decision while watching how the recovery goes we will confirm the members and then head to practice the important thing is that it is a league cup match and it is an opportunity for us to get closer to the cup so I will choose a team that can perform well and win who worked together during his time at Montedio Yamagata.A I want to make sure that we can give our maximum effort but we will prepare well and fight on all fronts we will have a league match against Tosu at the same venue Do you take into consideration anything when playing against the same team in a short period of time?A The current situation is the team's current situation I don't think anything will change just because there is a game Our mentality is to continue playing our football and grow while improving We will fight to overcome the game against Tosu and move on to the next one we will prepare for the league game against Gamba Osaka and then for the league game against Tosu.. It is important to prepare for each game in this way there have been no victories in the last 3 games but how do you feel about the team's performance?A I believe that the content is the most important Some may say "we haven't won in 3 games" we had to fight with one less player for a long time What I need to do is focus on what we need to continue improving and extending We are concentrating on what steps we need to take to reach our destination I believe we have shown that we are heading in the right direction and towards success there are still areas that we need to improve on I believe there were signs of us moving in the right direction and growing Yokohama F.Marinos match was a game where Tokyo showed a clear attitude of continuously aiming for the next point.A and it was also a chance for us to show how much we can do against such opponents there were also parts where we had to fight through difficulties we were able to play unstoppable football against the opponent we were able to create opportunities to win This was because both teams played aggressively It was very disappointing that we didn't get the result we wanted but we were able to create scenes that deserved a victory we want to further pursue what is important for us to become the team we dream of It was a game where we showed what we can do and there are still areas that need improvement We want to gain as much as we can and move forward and we are looking forward to the next game I scored my first goal since joining in the previous Levain Cup match.In the previous Y.S.C.C I was able to score my first goal in Tokyo so my motivation is very high as we approach the Levain Cup Since the matches are played in a tournament format I definitely want to win and advance to the next stage and I want to contribute to the team with plays that lead to goals I think that depending on the position you play you are often required to have a high defensive intensity.In modern football even forwards are required to have strong defensive abilities and tactical understanding is looking for this and I want to contribute not only in attack but also in the defensive aspect that the team needs to express on the pitch We play in various positions such as center and side depending on the game but how do you want to activate the attack?A I am most skilled at playing in the left wing position I have no problem playing in the center or right positions I believe that contributing to victory through scoring or assisting is the most important thing What kind of performance do you want to show for the Sagan Tosu match?A The Levain Cup is different from the league games as it is a tournament format so I am most conscious of focusing on the result of winning rather than the content Yuto NAGATOMO had a great performance in the Yokohama F.Marinos match What kind of inspiration did you receive?A Nagatomo's goal and performance have been a great inspiration for me as a player in the same position and it has also sparked even more desire within myself I feel like I have been able to maintain good form and by competing with Nagatomo we are able to bring out the best performance on the pitch regardless of who is playing 5/19 Yokohama FM Match Review & Interview 5/22 Tosu Match Match Review & Interview 9 only had to put his head round the door for the floodgates to open and everyone to go wild," the Madrid-based daily remarked an army of fans carrying "everything imaginable about 'El Nino'" to greet Atleti at Saga Airport Torres is the family favourite—even though the new headline acts feature Jackson Martinez there's no competition: Torres "mania" is just as evident at the Vicente Calderon Atletico's prodigal son is the oldest He's the one with the shortest remaining shelf life depending on how you view Vietto's case as a work in progress might be a struggle in 2015-16 in the eyes of some Ten feels like the number for Torres in front of goal in 2015-16 that might sound unattainable; to others it might sound paltry Yet there is reason to believe it's about right for the club icon Last season, the 31-year-old tallied six strikes in all competitions after returning to the Spanish capital. Notably, three came against Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Copa del Rey in what you could have termed a honeymoon phase but his time in league was considerably more barren: three goals in 19 appearances many might conclude that Torres would be fortunate to get another 19—that his prominence is only set to decrease But that ignores one major thing: the influence of Diego Simeone was brought back to the banks of the Manzanares at Simeone's request The Argentinian sought his former team-mate believing he could rekindle something in Torres Simeone displayed a commitment to that cause using the striker to some extent in every game bar two after his return the manager won't be willing to give up on that now; he understands the feel-good factor that surrounds Torres and the cocktail of emotions his goals can stir that sort of player-fan connection that defines Simeone's Atleti JAVIER SORIANO/Getty ImagesWhat's more, Torres will benefit from the shift in the style that will unfold at the Vicente Calderon in 2015-16 more dynamic method likely to increase the scoring chances available to Los Colchoneros' forwards It's in that sense where the new incarnation of Atletico should differ most from those before it Simeone's men have slowed as the campaigns have progressed their attritional method sapping their energy and verve in the closing months David Villa's scoring output was a victim of that Naturally, the Spaniard isn't the barnstorming force he once was, but a reinvented Atletico Madrid in 2015-16 will better cater to the striker he is now, the player he's become.  So even in the presence of intense competition, expect Torres to play. Not all the time but regularly enough. And when he does, his chances of success should be considerably higher than last season. Ten goals for the campaign is realistic.  26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Matsumoto Yamaga won 1–0 over Sagan Tosu on Wed The current head to head record for the teams are Matsumoto Yamaga 1 win(s) Who won between Matsumoto Yamaga and Sagan Tosu on Wed 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT?Matsumoto Yamaga won 1–0 over Sagan Tosu on Wed 26 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT.InsightsMatsumoto Yamaga and Sagan Tosu have not drawn any of their last 3 matches against each other Matsumoto Yamaga is playing home against Sagan Tosu on Wed This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta and Sagan Tosu's Fernando Torres are pictured during the Emperor's Cup soccer match in Tosu Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo on August 22 Episode 6 of My Home Hero revealed a preview, just ahead of the May 7 premiere. Following an unexpected conversation with Nobuto’s father Yoshitatsu Matori at a bar in episode 5 Tetsuo Tosu is troubled to learn the fact that Nobuto still has living relatives His wife Kasen Tosu had successfully created a fake video showing Nobuto’s whereabouts the couple are both summoned by the yakuza as they try to analyze the authenticity of the video… The voice cast for the My Home Hero anime includes: Oblak gets competition and a club legend makes his next destination official Not to be overshadowed by Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to Juventus, Atlético Madrid on Tuesday afternoon announced goalkeeper Antonio Adán’s arrival from Real Betis Acuerdo con el @realbetis para el traspaso de @AntonioAdan13.➡https://t.co/4QIMiEGw0k#AúpaAtleti pic.twitter.com/950F1glLms Atlético confirmed that Adán has signed a two-year contract to be Jan Oblak’s deputy after he spent the past four seasons as Betis’ number one The 31-year-old is a Madrid native and a close friend of Koke (the two share an agent) His signing almost certainly means Axel Werner will be loaned out this season in order to accrue playing time — newly-promoted Huesca coached by former Atlético goalkeeper Leo Franco have been mooted as a possible destination for the young Argentine Fernando Torres announced a new book and a new club The Atleti legend will take his talents to Sagan Tosu in the J1 League later this month Feliz de incorporarme a mi nuevo destino. Sagan Tosu, nos vemos pronto! / Happy to join my new club. See you soon, Sagan Tosu! @saganofficial17 #SaganTosu #JLeague pic.twitter.com/lzLfVBuiaM Fernando Torres: "Sagan Tosu were one of the first clubs to show interest in me and I appreciate their insistence and how they convinced me with their sporting Torres will join longtime international teammate Andrés Iniesta (at Vissel Kobe) in the Japanese league and the 34-year-old could make his debut on July 22 against Vegalta Sendai Sagan Tosu are mired in 17th place — 13 points from 15 matches — in the 18-team league Torres Scores First Sagan Tosu GoalFernando Torres scored his first J.League goal for Sagan Tosu against Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe in 3-0 Emperor's Cup winFernando Torres came off the bench to score his first goal for Sagan Tosu on Wednesday breaking his duck for the J.League club.  Torres is yet to score in seven league appearances for the club he joined after his Atletico Madrid contract ran out at the end of the 2017-18 season But the former Spain international was on target as Sagan knocked Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe out of the Emperor's Cup with a 3-0 home win Sagan were already in front when substitute Torres made sure of his side's progression by tucking in a sweet low finish after brilliant play on the wing from Akito Fukuta but the Barcelona icon has had a more successful start to life in the J.League than Torres The 34-year-old has already scored twice for his new club after all these years and so many great moments together we meet again in Japan," Iniesta wrote on Twitter Torres also marked the reunion with his former international team-mate on social media we started playing together at 15 years old in the national team," Torres posted on Instagram alongside a series of snaps of himself and Iniesta.  "We have shared some of the best moments in our careers and today we return to see each other in Japan This combination of effort and years-long dedication to what some see as a niche interest is something we’ve witnessed in so many jazz joints around the country and it never ceases to amaze… We made it back to the car What else could be said about a place full of such love for the music?”Tokyo Jazz Joints a photobook by Philip Arneill with James Catchpole is not only a visual chronicle of Japan’s subculture but also the duo’s journey of discovery and exploration that has unspooled over nearly a decade these cafes most often hide behind shabby and nondescript doors cramped between shops and homes on the most inconspicuous streets of Japan the warm lighting (and it’s always that) reveals a space abound with high-end audio systems and a few stools welcoming those who can respect quietude and appreciate a good tune An eight-seater could easily be holding 2,000 original albums while joints with walls stained by decades of cigarette smoke house meticulously handwritten menus of available music for those who’d like to order for a specific track a battered tambourine signed by Miles Davis hangs unassumingly above the cash register select photos from visits to almost 200 kissa spewed across the country have been compiled into the photo book that Arneill published with an introductory essay by Catchpole this September Tokyo Jazz Joints captures all the elements that make up the jazz culture in Japan and their book is a visual documentation of the places We spoke to the duo over the phone about Japan and all its jazz Chiba© Philip Arneill/Tokyo Jazz Joints 2023Why should one visit a jazz joint in Japan?PA: A kissaten translates to coffee shop in Japanese a pick-me-up is experienced via some excellent music spiked with the owner’s tastes I’ve had many people approach me before they visit Japan asking for recommendations on jazz joints to visit What’s so fascinating about these places is that they share many common features—love of jazz dedicated owners—yet each one is different in its unique way What are your favourite memories through the project?PA: One that springs to mind is finding a place called Groovy in Yanagawa We drove up and down the street multiple times and eventually discovered that it was hidden away beside a Japanese bed & breakfast The owner’s daughter called him on the phone and he came around and opened up the place which felt like it hadn’t been opened for many weeks or even months and he soon revealed that he had an old electric Rhodes piano hidden away under a pile of books and other junk So we got to noodle around on it for 20 minutes and this was one of those times that I wished very much I could have sat down and just played something beautiful Tokyo© Philip Arneill/Tokyo Jazz Joints 2023Who are the jazz icons who have visited these places?PA: So many of these joints have been visited by jazz royalty in the past that it’s not uncommon to find memorabilia including autographs on walls and toilet doors Basie in northern Japan has a whole wall upstairs covered with signed drum skins many by Elvin Jones who after his time playing with John Coltrane fell in love with Japan and toured the country many times These joints often take on the character of their owners Tell us about some of them.PA: Owners of these cafes are unique and idiosyncratic people Perhaps one of the most gentle and charming owners was that of Bop in Hokkaido He showed us many of his signed photographs before pulling out a shoebox from under the counter in which he had sheets and sheets of photographic negatives from John Coltrane He had taken these by smuggling his camera into the concert hall when Coltrane had played on his only tour in Japan in 1966 Which is your favourite photograph from this project?PA: I have photographed nearly 200 joints now and it’s almost impossible to pick out a favourite one I will always have a soft spot for Pithecanthropus Erectus as it’s the first place James and I ever went together It’s also the last place I went before leaving Japan in 2017 and it features as the cover of the Tokyo Jazz Joints book It’s hidden away by the train tracks in a railway station in Tokyo and will happily survive many more years as it’s been taken over by a younger owner intimate and just everything that we love about a classic jazz kissa Tokyo© Philip Arneill/Tokyo Jazz Joints 2023Where is the greatest concentration of jazz joints in Japan Tell us about your favourite places.PA: Inevitably such as Tokyo and Osaka have a greater concentration of jazz joints but one of the fantastic things is that no matter where you go in Japan you are more than likely to find a jazz spot even in some of the smallest towns.JC: That depends on how deep you may want to go into the outer reaches of Tokyo And thanks to efficient public transport you can do a good jazz hop in the nearer suburbs as well But for visitors with less time and familiarity with the vast city Shinjuku is a good spot for some jazz joint hopping as is Shimokitazawa and the three stops near each other in central Tokyo on the Mita subway line–Jinbocho Who has the best collection of jazz records?JC: In Paper Moon in Ikebukuro the owner brought out a Japanese jazz album from the ‘70s that has never been reissued on CD or vinyl It’s one of the only public places where you can hear this rare collaborative masterpiece by Sadao Watanabe and Masabumi Kikuchi These joints feature collections of as many as 3,000 LPs so they’re never going to be specific to an artist or a genre you would expect to find a range of classic American and Japanese jazz and a lot of rarities and Japanese-only pressings Chiba© Philip Arneill/Tokyo Jazz Joints 2023Are there any origin stories that stuck with you?JC: The owner of Jazz Candy in Chiba she worked in a large electronics store in Shinjuku The manager played jazz on the radios there all day and she fell in love with the music so much that she decided to open her own jazz cafe one day and as you walk along a quiet suburb in a small town near Chiba city you’ll suddenly see the ‘Candy’ sign—very little betrays the fact that inside she has hosted many famous free jazz musicians including Peter Brötzmann and Paal Nilssen-Love on the ground floor of her house Is there a jazz joint whose closing you mourned?PA: One of the saddest losses was Jazz Pepe in Shinjuku-ku It closed temporarily a few months after our visit the owner became ill and subsequently passed away not long after Shiramuren in Shinjuku-ku closed quite suddenly this year and it was one of the first I photographed–a unique and beautiful little place on the second floor of an old rickety building in the famous Golden Gai area.JC: Many of them Sadly a lot of these spots are owned by older folks of 40+ years and running a jazz cafe or bar is not the healthiest work you can do Many owners we have talked to were pretty open about their kids not being interested in taking over or about gentrification hitting their area all closed for different reasons and were a real loss Tokyo© Philip Arneill/Tokyo Jazz Joints 2023What about the food?PA: It varies a lot from a very basic drinks menu to some reasonably challenging snacks and even home-made cake in some of the more rural joints They’re not places to go for a meal (except for the wonderful reincarnation of the legendary Masao in Tokyo Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service (updated April 1 2021) and Policy and Cookie Statement (updated April 1 The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast Episode 5 of My Home Hero revealed a preview just ahead of the April 30 at 22:30 PM (JST) premiere After Tetsuo Tosu’s action with yakuza member Kyoichi went horribly wrong during episode 4 they find themselves in a much harder situation after Kubo discovers something on film fearing that he may face the consequence of not “finding” Nobuto As there are three days left before the yakuza come back to them Tetsuo finally enlists the help of Toshi Tabata describing it as:Tetsuo Tosu is a typical father whose biggest worries are his job and his rebellious daughter His worst fears come true when he finds out she has a secret boyfriend…and he’s part of a crime ring that’s using her to steal her grandparent’s wealth the thug catches Tetsuo snooping around and threatens to kill Reika as soon as she gets home Tetsuo murders the man…only for his wife to walk in and witness what he’s done Now with a corpse to hide and a crime ring hot on his tail Tetsuo must resort to his love of detective novels and his wits to stay one step ahead of a grim fate… Source: Official Website© Naoki Yamakawa J-League club team Sagan Tosu's new signing Spanish football player Fernando Torres (L) reacts during a football match against Vegalta Sendai at Best Amenity Stadium in Tosu Fernando Torres will hang up his boots later this month and to help the undoubted celebrations that will surround the match against Vissel Kobe New Balance have unveiled a special pre-match jersey that has been inspired by Torres’ favourite Atletico Madrid shirt from the late 80s and early 90s For the last year Fernando Torres has been playing in the J-League for Sagan Tosu but at the end of June he announced that he would be retiring from football following a ‘farewell’ match on 23 August against rivals Vissel Kobe for whom Torres’ former international teammates Andres Iniesta and David Villa both play And amongst the celebrations that will take place both before and after the match New Balance have produced two special commemorative jerseys for the occasion The first jersey is the one that will be worn in the match with pink stripes introduced on the light blue base The words ‘Gracias Torres’ feature inside the collar which again thanks Torres for his contributions with a design that’s based on a classic retro Atlético away shirt made by Puma from the late 1980s Torres has previously stated that this particular Atlético shirt was one of his all-time favourites and he always wished that he had been able to play in it New Balance obviously got word of this and immediately set about creating the special jersey that will be worn before El Nino’s last-ever match It'll be sad to see the end of El Nino's glittering career, but we'll always have the memories... On the day that Fernando Torres announced he'll be hanging up his boots we've picked out ten reasons why he'll forever be an icon in our eyes El Niño calls it a day having won the World Cup Mizuno have added some serious high-profile strength to their player pool by announcing the addition of former Liverpool and Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torrres to their ranks Mixing Spanish flair with Japanese craftsmanship the first-ever signature edition boot for striker Fernando Torres and at the heart of its inspiration are highlights from the World Cup winner’s glittering career Completing the French champions' lineup for the 21/22 campaign New Balance unveil the LOSC Lille third shirt The design is a derivative of the city’s vibrant footprint where dark bases are combined with energetic highlights attention turns to the showpiece that’s set to play out in Paris this weekend with adidas unveiling a new design for the official match ball of the Champions League final New Balance swoop with hoops of homage for the second instalment of their Celtic FC footwear collection by dropping a special limited edition Fresh Foam Cruz v2 silhouette Hot on the heels of the club’s new home shirt for the 21/22 season New Balance have now unveiled the FC Porto away strip with a design that takes inspiration from classic kits with a striking It’s been on the cards for a little while now but New Balance and Stone Island have picked the perfect time to unveil their first ever collaborative special edition football collection Sign up to our newsletter and we'll keep you in the loop with everything good going on in the world of Creative Soccer Culture Preview for episode 1 of the crime and suspense anime My Home Hero has been released The anime will air on April 2 at 23:30 (JST) a 47-year-old hardworking man with a loving family he notices his daughter Reika Tosu acting strangely Reika finally tells his father that she was being repeatedly hit by her boyfriend Tetsuo hears Nobuto badmouthing his daughter and decides to follow the man he still decided to act to protect his daughter Little did he know that this will lead to the worst possible situation that cannot be undone…A preview video for My Home Hero episode 1 has been released as well Source: Official Website© Naoki Yamakawa Fernando Torres may have had the last word on the pitch Wednesday but he said he and fellow Spaniard Andres Iniesta have plenty more to talk about in Japan Torres scored the third and final goal in Sagan Tosu's 3-0 Emperor's Cup win over Vissel Kobe The former Spain internationals Torres and Iniesta both moved to the J-League after the World Cup and Iniesta with Vissel in the cosmopolitan port city of Kobe "He is a good friend," Torres said of Iniesta after the game "We've been playing against each other since we were 15 "We've been talking over the last few weeks and chatting the last few days with two goals from his last three league games came off the bench with his side trailing 2-0 in the 56th minute He energized the visitors but failed to get his team a goal Liverpool and Atletico Madrid forward Torres who opened his Japan account in the 64th minute 20 minutes after coming on for his new club "Hopefully that was the first goal of many," Torres said Mitsubishi Estate-Simon has expanded its premier outlet mall The shopping destination near the city of Fukuoka opened 19 new stores on November 7 making the Kyushu region’s largest outlet mall even larger with 164 stores.  The new stores mainly feature popular overseas brands with two of them (Kate Spade New York Kids and fashion accessories brand Nojess) making their outlet-mall debut in Japan.  A winter lighting display was turned on on November 7 By continuing, you agree to Octomedia Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy.