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AFPJapan legend Hasebe targets coaching career in Europe
Makoto Hasebe said Friday he wants to become the first Japanese to coach in one of Europe's top leagues after the former national skipper retired from playing aged 40.No Japanese coach has ever been in charge of a team in one of Europe's top leagues.
AFPCAF Champions League final: Five Ahly v Esperance facts
Five facts before second leg of CAF Champions League final in Cairo on Saturday, with Al Ahly of Egypt and Esperance of Tunisia level on aggregate after goalless first leg. Egypt lead the way in Champions League victories with 17 while Tunisia boast six.
The IndependentAitana Bonmati: How Barcelona’s superstar is changing the game on and off the pitch
Bonmati is the reigning Ballon d’Or champion and has also advocated for a number of causes away from football
ReutersEngland's soccer fortunes add sporting drama to UK election
Sunak, himself a soccer fan, might be hoping for a boost to his struggling campaign if England do well, although whether there really is a link between sport and elections is disputed by experts. On a positive note, however, England, runners-up three years ago, are among the favourites under manager Gareth Southgate with a team full of in-form attacking players including Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka.