Makoto Hasebe
Japan veterans Keisuke Honda, Makoto Hasebe announce international retirement
Japan veterans Keisuke Honda and Makoto Hasebe announce their international retirement following their World Cup round-of-16 exit.
Jul 3, 20:21
Belgium beat Japan through last-gasp Nacer Chadli winner
Nacer Chadli scores with the final kick of the game to complete a remarkable Belgium comeback in their 3-2 win over Japan in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jul 2, 21:00
Team News: Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard return for Belgium
Belgium recall key players Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Vincent Kompany for their last-16 meeting with Japan.
Jul 2, 17:47
Japan punish 10-man Colombia in Saransk to make winning start
Japan pull off a surprise result by beating Colombia 2-1 at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk, aided by a red card shown to Carlos Sanchez less than three minutes in.
Jun 19, 14:53
World Cup preview: Japan
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of Japan as they prepare for their sixth consecutive tournament.
Jun 13, 17:00
Eintracht Frankfurt stun Bayern Munich in DFB-Pokal final
Eintracht Frankfurt claim their first DFB-Pokal title in 30 years courtesy of a shock 3-1 victory over Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
May 19, 21:05
Eintracht Frankfurt stunned in DFB-Pokal
Max Wegner scores the winner as third-tier side Erzgebirge Aue cause a shock by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 in the second round of the DFB-Pokal.
Oct 27, 19:54
Eintracht Frankfurt thrash FC Koln
Frankfurt record a 6-2 victory over FC Koln in the Bundesliga.
Sep 12, 19:31
Alexander Meier brace earns point for Eintracht Frankfurt in eight-goal thriller
Alexander Meier scores twice late on as Eintracht Frankfurt come from behind to earn a 4-4 draw in a dramatic Bundesliga clash with Hertha Berlin.
Dec 17, 21:16
Eintracht Frankfurt hold Mainz 05 to a draw
Haris Seferovic's late equaliser rescues a 2-2 draw for Eintracht Frankfurt that denies Mainz 05 the chance to move to the top of the Bundesliga.
Sep 23, 20:57
Match Analysis: Japan 0-0 Greece
Sports Mole analyses Japan's goalless draw with Greece in their World Cup Group C clash.
Jun 20, 01:50
Japan held by 10-man Greece
Japan are held to a goalless draw by 10-man Greece in their World Cup Group C match.
Jun 20, 00:52
Half-Time Report: Greece, Japan goalless at the break
Japan and Greece play out a goalless first half in their World Cup Group C match.
Jun 19, 23:47
Nuremberg, Schalke share spoils
Nuremberg and Schalke play out a goalless draw in the Bundesliga.
Dec 21, 19:21
Freiburg smash Nuremberg with 10 men
Freiburg beat Nuremberg 3-0 despite being reduced to 10 men.
Nov 2, 16:25
Makoto Hasebe: Gertjan Verbeek "more attack-minded"
Makoto Hasebe confirms that Gertjan Verbeek is a more attacking coach than Michael Wiesinger.
Oct 30, 17:50
Early goals lead to draw in Stuttgart
A goal for each side in the opening six minutes sees Stuttgart draw 1-1 with Nuremberg in the Bundesliga.
Oct 25, 21:29
Italy edge seven-goal thriller
Italy defeat Japan 4-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup in Brazil.
Jun 20, 00:50
Wolfsburg held at Eintracht Frankfurt
Ten-man Wolfsburg end their 2012-13 Bundesliga campaign with a 2-2 away draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, who finish sixth in the league table.
May 18, 16:25
Makoto Hasebe wants Wolfsburg stay
Makoto Hasebe says that he wants to remain at Wolfsburg beyond his current contract that runs out next year.
May 6, 18:54
Hamburg, Wolfsburg share the points
Hamburg and Wolfsburg end this afternoon's Bundesliga clash with a point each after a tightly contested 1-1 draw.
May 5, 18:22
Bayern Munich storm into DFB-Pokal final
Mario Gomez nets a hat-trick in the space of six minutes as Bayern Munich cruise into the final of the DFB-Pokal with a comprehensive victory over Wolfsburg.
Apr 16, 21:26
All square at BayArena
Simon Kjaer scores in the 70th minute to earn Wolfsburg a point at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.
Apr 6, 16:25
Wolfsburg ease past Dusseldorf
Wolfsburg win only their second Bundesliga game of the season, as they defeat Fortuna Dusseldorf 4-1 away.
Oct 27, 16:50
