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J1 League Matchweek 2 Recap: Kashima stay top after exciting weekend
It’s been a hectic start to the 2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League season. No team has a pair of wins from their first two - a first for the top flight since 2005 - giving the campaign an air of unpredictability and excitement already.Let’s check out all the Matchweek 2 action:Kashima Antlers 1, Cerezo Osaka 1Léo Ceará gave Cerezo a lead, but Naomichi Ueda headed …Sun, 3 Mar 2024 · 23:53 · 2 MIN READ - Broadcast News
Hong Kong networks added to Meiji Yasuda J.League overseas broadcasters
The J.League has announced a set of Hong Kong broadcasters for the 2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League effective immediately.From Matchweek 2 onward, four games per matchweek will be broadcast on the terrestrial channel of TVB, one of the largest commercial broadcasting stations in Hong Kong, and myTV SUPER, an OTT platform operated by TVB.In addition to the above,…Sat, 2 Mar 2024 · 11:27 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Kashima look to stay on top against Cerezo
The Meiji Yasuda J1 League season is only a week old, but Kashima Antlers have already sent the rest of the competition a message. They went away to Nagoya Grampus and walked away with a dominant 3-0 win, putting them top of the table and making clear that they are ready for a title run.Now, they get to protect that top spot in their home opener as they squ…Wed, 28 Feb 2024 · 14:26 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: Urawa, Verdy gunning for first points of 2024
Urawa Reds and Tokyo Verdy started this season with big dreams, but both suffered losses on the opening weekend of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League season. Now they get set to meet on Sunday at 16:00 JST hoping to kickstart their campaigns with a win, setting the stage for a thrilling battle that you can watch live on JLeague.co.Expectations are always high in Sa…Wed, 28 Feb 2024 · 12:10 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Marinos looking to ride momentum against Avispa
Yokohama F·Marinos had a thrilling start to their season last week, scoring twice in the dying minutes to come back for a 2-1 win over Tokyo Verdy at the Japan National Stadium. Now they’re hoping to ride that momentum into Friday’s clash with Avispa Fukuoka at 19:00 JST, and you can watch the match live on JLeague.co.The comeback in Tokyo was big for the T…Wed, 28 Feb 2024 · 11:21 · 2 MIN READ - Broadcast News
Incident in broadcasting of FUJIFILM SUPER CUP 2024 in Indonesia
Due to technical issues during the live broadcast of the FUJIFILM SUPER CUP 2024 held on Saturday February 17th, the distribution of the match was significantly impacted and the first half was rendered unable to be seen.The J.LEAGUE deeply apologizes for the inconvenience caused to viewers in Indonesia due to this incident. Below is the link to the report o…Tue, 27 Feb 2024 · 15:06 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Top Scorer Watch: Ohashi, Araki and Nakamya jump out in front
The Meiji Yasuda J1 League season is only one week old, but we already have three players with multiple goals on the campaign as they set the pace early in the Top Scorer race.Yuki Ohashi scored twice in his Sanfrecce Hiroshima debut to lead his new side to victory. Ohashi scored 13 goals last season and with the quality of the Three Arrows, he may find him…Mon, 26 Feb 2024 · 06:42 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Matchweek 1 Recap: 2024 season takes flight in epic fashion
The Meiji Yasuda J1 League is back! A full slate of matches kicked off another season of Japan’s top football league so let’s take a look at all the action.Tokyo Verdy 1, Yokohama F·Marinos 2Verdy returned to the top flight for the first time since 2008 with a brilliant Fuki Yamada free kick, but an 89th-minute penalty by Anderson Lopes brought Marinos leve…Mon, 26 Feb 2024 · 04:58 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
Ohashi double kicks off new season as Sanfrecce win in stadium opener
The new man in Hiroshima was the star in the opening of Hiroshima’s new stadium as Yuki Ohashi scored twice to lead Sanfrecce Hiroshima to a 2-0 win over Urawa Reds in the opening match of the 2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League season.Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima was buzzing for the first-ever J.League match at the brand new ground. The visiting Urawa fans traveled …Fri, 23 Feb 2024 · 15:52 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: Vissel Kobe aim for a repeat
Vissel Kobe are the kings of the J.League for the first time in the club's history, but the only thing more difficult than winning the title is repeating.Every team will be taking aim at Vissel this season. Can they defend their place at the summit?2023 reviewVissel spent 26 matchweeks on top of the league last season and held it for the final nine gam…Fri, 23 Feb 2024 · 06:13 · 2 MIN READ - Broadcast News , J1 LEAGUE
Overseas Broadcasting of the 2024 MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE
J.League has announced the overseas broadcasting details of the 2024 MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE.In addition to the countries and regions last year, the J.League will begin broadcasting the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE on PSJ TV in Indonesia this year.In Thailand, SIAMSPORT, which has been broadcasting J.League for many years, has changed its platform to “AIS Play”, wh…Fri, 23 Feb 2024 · 01:16 · 2 MIN READ - AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Yokohama F·Marinos advance to first AFC Champions League quarter-final
Yokohama F·Marinos are headed to the AFC Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in club history after Anderson Lopes scored a stoppage-time penalty to defeat Bangkok United and send the Tricolor into Asia’s final eight.Marinos managed a 2-2 draw in Thailand to open the tie, putting them in a good position as they kicked off the second leg in Yok…Thu, 22 Feb 2024 · 06:34 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: Yokohama F·Marinos on the hunt to reclaim crown
Yokohama F·Marinos are J.League giants, having won the top flight on four occasions. Last year they entered the season with a target on their backs as defending champs and finished as runners-up. Will 2024 mark a return back to the summit?2023 reviewMarinos spent seven weeks on top of the table last season, and were in the top two from Matchweek 15 on, but …Thu, 22 Feb 2024 · 06:27 · 3 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: A new era for Sanfrecce
Michael Skibbe has worked wonders since joining as Sanfrecce Hiroshima manager in 2022. He led the club to a third-place finish in his first season, with a J.League YBC Levain Cup crown and Emperor’s Cup final appearance to boot. Then, he followed it up with another third-place finish last season.So what does the German have up his sleeve as Sanfrecce open …Wed, 21 Feb 2024 · 08:19 · 3 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: Verdy make long-awaited top flight return against Yokohama F·Marinos
Tokyo Verdy are one of the Meiji Yasuda J.League’s most historic clubs. They won the first two titles and have featured some of the most famous players in league history, like Kazuyoshi Miura, but things took a turn and they spent the last 15 years mired in the second division.Now, Verdy are back in the top flight — and you can follow their return live on J…Tue, 20 Feb 2024 · 06:09 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Avispa, Consadole aim to fly high in season kickoff
Avispa Fukuoka had a magical 2023 campaign and now they head into the new year aiming for even more. That begins with their season opening clash with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on Saturday at 14:00 JST in a contest that will be streamed live on JLeague.co.Fukuoka recorded their best-ever top flight finish last season, coming in seventh place. They also won …Tue, 20 Feb 2024 · 06:04 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Vissel begin title defense against newly-promoted Júbilo
Vissel Kobe had a season for the ages in 2023, winning the first Meiji Yasuda J1 League title in club history. Now they’re back to defend their crown and it all begins on Saturday at 13:00 JST when they visit newly-promoted Júbilo Iwata in a match that will be streamed live on JLeague.co.Vissel were led by joint Top Scorer and J1 MVP Yuya Osako last year an…Tue, 20 Feb 2024 · 05:59 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Sanfrecce open new season and new stadium against the Reds
The 2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League season is set to begin!The new campaign officially kicks off on Friday at 14:00 JST at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, the brand new home ground of Sanfrecce Hiroshima, as the hosts square off against Urawa Reds.To make things all the better, you can watch the contest live on JLeague.co or on your local broadcaster.The Viola are …Tue, 20 Feb 2024 · 05:55 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: Urawa Reds on the hunt for more trophies
Urawa Reds have won every trophy on offer and their three AFC Champions League titles are the second-most of any club on the continent. Needless to say, they dream big in Saitama and 2024 will be no different, but let's start with last season ...2023 reviewUrawa began the year with all focus on the AFC Champions League and it paid off. They won the con…Tue, 20 Feb 2024 · 01:10 · 4 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
Oniki sets trophy record among J.League managers
Toru Oniki is the most successful manager in J.League history after the Kawasaki Frontale boss won the Fujifilm Super Cup 2024 for his record 10th trophy.Frontale’s Super Cup triumph broke the tie between Oniki and the legendary Oswaldo de Oliveira, who won nine trophies, putting the Japanese boss all alone in the top spot. Oniki ended his playing car…Sun, 18 Feb 2024 · 13:26 · 2 MIN READ