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Ronaldo, Al Nassr lose AFC CL2 final as trophy wait goes on

Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a first major trophy since moving to Saudi Arabia goes on after his Al Nassr side were beaten 1-0 by Japan's Gamba Osaka in the final of the AFC Champions League Two on Saturday.

May 16, 2026 · ESPN

With J1 League title race wide open, who are the biggest threats to leaders Machida Zelvia?

With just five points now separating the top five, the J1 League title race looks set to go down to the wire.

Aug 12, 2024 · ESPN

Whatever happened to Japan's 2002 FIFA World Cup stars who formed the first wave to Europe?

With the retirement of Shinji Ono, only one member from Japan's star-studded 2002 World Cup squad remains active -- but whatever happened to them?

Dec 4, 2023 · ESPN

As J.League celebrates 30th anniversary, Japanese football has certainly come a long way

As the J.League celebrates its 30th anniversary, have the first three decades of the professional era in Japanese football been a success?

Oct 24, 2023 · ESPN

Star names with plenty to prove adds to intrigue surrounding 2023 J1 League season

Some famous names in search of redemption is just one of several intriguing storylines to keep an eye on in the 2023 J1 League season.

Oct 12, 2023 · ESPN