Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TOKYO, Jan 2 (Reuters) - The Asian Cup represents an excellent opportunity for Japan to win back the fans they let down with a ...

At the end of last season, the stellar playing career of Japan international Makoto Hasebe finally came to an end. While he might not have stolen the headlines in the way more attack-minded teammates ...

When Makoto Hasebe took the field for Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday against Mainz, he set a new Bundesliga record for the most appearances by an Asian player. After playing in his 309th match in the ...

Hasebe, who captained Japan at three World Cups between 2010 and 2018, has remained a major figure at Eintracht since retiring from international football last year. As a central defender and ...

Veteran Eintracht Frankfurt defender Makoto Hasebe has announced he will end his career after the season at age 40 but remain at the Bundesliga club in a different capacity. “After 22 years as a ...

FRANKFURT, GermanyFRANKFURT, Germany — Former Japan captain Makoto Hasebe is not done yet. The veteran defender has extended his contract at Eintracht Frankfurt by another season, meaning he plans to ...

April 28 (Reuters) - Japan captain Makoto Hasebe is still unsure when his injured knee will be fully healed with concerns growing as the World Cup looms. The central midfielder has been out since ...

(Reuters) – Japan captain Makoto Hasebe has undergone surgery on his right knee and could be out of action for up to six weeks, according to Japanese media. Kyodo News reported on Saturday that the ...

At the end of last season, the stellar playing career of Japan international Makoto Hasebe finally came to an end. The esteem he was held in at Frankfurt led to a unique arrangement where his playing ...

Berlin (AFP) – From Serbian goalscorer Luka Jovic to French striker Sebastien Haller, Eintracht Frankfurt’s unlikely run to the Europa League semi-finals this year has shone the spotlight on a number ...