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From the J.League to World Cup goalscorer: Ritsu Doan, News
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Japan 2 Spain 1 LIVE RESULT: Japan TOP Group E after inspired comeback as Spain progress despite loss
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BOTHROYD: Japan have shown resilience so far, but now must attack Croatia with World Cup quarterfinal in sight
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Japan's current generation of players not haunted by 'Tragedy of Doha' - The Japan Times
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World Cup 2022 top scorer: Mbappe leads ahead of Messi and Giroud in race for Golden Boot
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World Cup 2022: complete guide to all 830 players, World Cup 2022
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Japan's Doan savors answering Germany jibes at World Cup
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Amid FIFA World Cup heartbreak, Japan will learn that brute force is sometimes required to break down a wall - ESPN
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Football: Ritsu Doan voted Japan's player of Qatar World Cup in poll
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EXPLAINER: Why Japan's World Cup goal was judged valid
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World Cup 2022: Dominik Livakovic the hero as Croatia inflict penalty heartache on Japan