Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe

Lionel Messi appears as substitute in Inter Miami shootout loss Lionel Messi appears as substitute in Inter Miami shootout loss

After leaving fans disappointed in Hong Kong, Lionel Messi put in a 30-minute appearance in Tokyo on Wednesday in Inter Miami's latest exhibition match in Asia -- although he still left some supporters wanting more.

Messi 'hopes' to return for Inter Miami in Japan friendly Messi 'hopes' to return for Inter Miami in Japan friendly

Lionel Messi says he is aiming to play against Vissel Kobe on Wednesday after sitting out Inter Miami's friendly in Hong Kong.

Ex-Man Utd, Chelsea star Mata leaves Japan champs Vissel Kobe Ex-Man Utd, Chelsea star Mata leaves Japan champs Vissel Kobe

Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata has left Vissel Kobe following the expiration of his contract, the club announced on Saturday.

Inter Miami, Messi to play tuneup vs. Vissel Kobe in Japan Inter Miami, Messi to play tuneup vs. Vissel Kobe in Japan

Lionel Messi is headed to Japan as Inter Miami CF will play Vissel Kobe at the Japan National Stadium on Feb. 7, the club said Friday, adding a fifth game to its preseason schedule.

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

Vissel Kobe finally complete longer-than-expected journey to becoming champions of Japan Vissel Kobe finally complete longer-than-expected journey to becoming champions of Japan

It has been a wild ride for them to get there -- but Vissel Kobe are finally champions of Japan after clinching the J1 League title on Saturday.

Vissel Kobe confirm signing of former Spain midfielder Mata Vissel Kobe confirm signing of former Spain midfielder Mata

Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata has joined Vissel Kobe on a free transfer, the Japanese club announced on Sunday.

Barcelona great Andres Iniesta, 39, moves to UAE Barcelona great Andres Iniesta, 39, moves to UAE

Spain and Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has joined United Arab Emirates Pro League side Emirates Club.

Iniesta bids farewell to Japanese football with rare start Iniesta bids farewell to Japanese football with rare start

Andres Iniesta said goodbye to Japanese football on Saturday with his first league start of the season for Vissel Kobe.

Barcelona reunite with club legend Iniesta in friendly win over Vissel Kobe Barcelona reunite with club legend Iniesta in friendly win over Vissel Kobe

Mexico international Julian Araujo made his long-awaited Barcelona debut in a 2-0 friendly win over Vissel Kobe in Tokyo on Tuesday as Andres Iniesta played his final game for the Japanese club.

Japanese J1 League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Cerezo Osaka 10 +6 19
2 Machida Zelvia 10 +3 19
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshi.. 10 +9 18
4 Vissel Kobe 10 +7 17
5 Kashima Antlers 10 +1 16
6 Nagoya Grampus 10 0 16
7 Yokohama F. Marin.. 9 +3 15
8 FC Tokyo 10 +2 15
9 Gamba Osaka 10 0 15
10 Urawa Red Diamond.. 10 +1 14
11 Kashiwa Reysol 9 +1 14
12 Jubilo Iwata 10 +2 13
13 Avispa Fukuoka 10 -1 12
14 Albirex Niigata 10 -3 12
15 Tokyo Verdy 1969 10 -1 10
16 Kawasaki Frontale 10 -1 9
17 Kyoto Sanga 10 -5 9
18 Sagan Tosu 10 -7 8
19 Shonan Bellmare 10 -6 7
20 Consadole Sapporo 10 -11 7
Full Table

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
11 Yoshinori Muto 4 8 0
9 Taisei Miyashi.. 3 9 0
4 Tetsushi Yamak.. 1 9 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
4 Tetsushi Yamak.. 0 9 1
24 Gotoku Sakai 0 9 0
3 Thuler 0 9 0