As their ACL quest resumes, are Iniesta and star-studded Vissel at genuine risk of J1 relegation?
Andres Iniesta and star-studded Vissel Kobe remain in the running to win the AFC Champions League. But could they get relegated from the J1 League?
'Small guy, big player': Chanathip Songkrasin wants to be inspiration that proves size does not matter
For all he's already achieved in a history-making career, Thailand's pint-sized star Chanathip Songkrasin wants to keep proving size doesn't matter.
Chanathip determined to win silverware with Frontale after ACL exit
After an early exit in the AFC Champions League, Chanathip Songkrasin is more determined to reach his goal of winning trophies at Kawasaki Frontale.
Leo Osaki reiterates Vissel Kobe ambition to win AFC Champions League 2022
With their hopes of domestic success in jeopardy, Leo Osaki admits Vissel Kobe will be going all out to win the AFC Champions League this season.
From overcoming rejection to being among Asia's best: Leo Osaki's story of hard work and self-belief
A journey that began in Carolina out of necessity but has found its way back to the summit of Asian football is Leo Osaki's story of perseverance.
JDT stay top with Frontale draw; Lion City Sailors denied by Shandong
Johor Darul Ta'zim maintained their unbeaten start to AFC Champions League 2022 with a creditable 0-0 draw against Kawasaki Frontale on Thursday.
Iniesta-less Vissel Kobe find some much-needed respite in AFC Champions League
Vissel Kobe can look to build on some much-needed respite in the AFC Champions League following a horrific domestic campaign so far in 2022.
Andres Iniesta to miss Vissel Kobe's ACL group stage campaign
Vissel Kobe's hopes of salvaging their season in the AFC Champions League have been dealt a blow with Andres Iniesta ruled out through injury.
Thai ace Chanathip opens Frontale account in Guangzhou rout
Chanathip Songkrasin scored his first goal for Kawasaki Frontale in an 8-0 win over Guangzhou in AFC Champions League 2022 on Monday.
Who are the likely contenders from the East in AFC Champions League 2022?
As the AFC Champions League 2022 East Zone kicks off on Friday, we look at the teams who could be the main contenders in that half of the draw.
The one deficiency Asia's World Cup hopefuls must address before Qatar 2022
Asia will have at least five contenders at the year-end FIFA World Cup but what are the issues they each have to solve before Qatar 2022?
Asian WCQ go down to the wire with Saudi Arabia, Japan, Australia still in the hunt
Saudi Arabia, Japan and Australia are all gunning for two automatic berths at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but who are the likeliest to secure progress?
Iniesta's Vissel Kobe, 2020 champions Ulsan Hyundai book ACL berths
Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe and 2020 winners Ulsan Hyundai were among the sides to book their places in AFC Champions League 2022 on Tuesday.
Indonesia starlet Pratama Arhan earns move to Japan with Tokyo Verdy
Highly-rated Indonesian defender Pratama Arhan has earned a move to Japan after signing for second-tier outfit Tokyo Verdy.
Thai star Chanathip joins J1 champions Kawasaki
Thailand captain Chanathip Songkrasin has completed a move to J1 League champions Kawasaki Frontale from fellow Japanese outfit Consadole Sapporo.
Tatsuma Yoshida takes charge of Ventforet Kofu after leaving Singapore job
Just a week after stepping down as Singapore coach, Tatsuma Yoshida has been appointed by Japanese second-tier outfit Ventforet Kofu.
Japanese high school team's bizarre free kick routine goes viral
Congratulations are due to the Takagawa Gakuen High School soccer team, which has gone viral thanks a truly inspired bit of set-piece silliness.
Albirex Niigata (S) sign ex-Southampton man and Japan's Asian Cup hero Tadanari Lee
Albirex Niigata (S)'s quest to reclaim the Singapore Premier League in 2022 will be boosted by the signing of ex-Japan international Tadanari Lee.
With AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 boasting plenty of Messis, are any the real deal?
From Thailand's "Messi Jay" to "the Vietnamese Messi", we assess all the pretenders to the Argentine great at AFF Suzuki Cup 2020.
Polking to unleash Thailand stars Chanathip, Theerathon at Suzuki Cup
Thailand's star duo Chanathip Songkrasin and Theerathon Bunmathan will make their AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 bows on Saturday.
Kawasaki Frontale claim back-to-back J1 League titles
Kawasaki Frontale have been crowned champions of the 2021 J1 League season after wrapping up the title with four games to spare.
J Lge Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Yokohama F. Marinos | 24 | 14 | 6 | 4 | +24 | 48 |
Kashima Antlers | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | +6 | 43 |
Kashiwa Reysol | 25 | 13 | 3 | 9 | +7 | 42 |
Cerezo Osaka | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | +13 | 41 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | +9 | 41 |
Kawasaki Frontale | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | +8 | 40 |
Urawa Red Diamonds | 25 | 8 | 11 | 6 | +12 | 35 |
FC Tokyo | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | -2 | 35 |
Sagan Tosu | 24 | 7 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 33 |
Nagoya Grampus | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | -3 | 30 |
Consadole Sapporo | 25 | 6 | 10 | 9 | -16 | 28 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | -5 | 27 |
Avispa Fukuoka | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | -5 | 27 |
Kyoto Sanga | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | -5 | 26 |
Shonan Bellmare | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | -11 | 25 |
Vissel Kobe | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | -9 | 24 |
Gamba Osaka | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -11 | 22 |
Jubilo Iwata | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -19 | 22 |