Ange Postecoglou will become the first Australian to win a major club trophy abroad if he avoids a heavy defeat to FC Tokyo next week.
Milos Degenek knew it was only a matter of time until Ange Postecoglou challenged for silverware in Japan,but has warned his old boss that European football isn't so generous.
Ange Postecoglou is on the verge of becoming the first Australian coach to win the J-League title after steering his Yokohama F. Marinos team to the top of the standings with two games remaining.
With three games left in his second season coaching Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan,and a J.League title well within his sights,the former Socceroos boss sounds a world away from the troubled time that dogged the end of that tenure.
Ange Postecoglou has been rewarded with a one-year contract extension as his Yokohama F. Marinos side closes in on top spot in the J.League with three rounds to go.
Japan's new Emperor Naruhito inherits Imperial regalia as proof of succession in his 1st official duty as monarch.
Star attacker Honda,the only player to represent Japan in three World Cups,is heading home to play a Sanfrecce Hiroshima side that features an old Melbourne Victory ally.
Carlos Queiroz immediately ended his eight-year stint in charge of Iran after Asia's highest-ranked team was knocked out in the semi-finals.
The Samurai Blue have been scraping through their matches and next face the competition's form team Iran in the final four.
Four-time winners Japan and hosts UAE are both through to the final eight following Asian Cup wins overnight.
Australia will face Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup round of 16 after Japan defeated the Uzbeks in Al Ain on Thursday.