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๐ฏ๐ต Coming on in the 75th minute vs. Sweden, Yuto Nagatomo, became the first Asian player to participate in ๐๐๐ฉ๐ different World Cups.
โช๏ธ 2010 ๐ฏ๐ตโ๏ธ
โช๏ธ 2014 ๐ฏ๐ตโ๏ธ
โช๏ธ 2018 ๐ฏ๐ตโ๏ธ
โช๏ธ 2022 ๐ฏ๐ตโ๏ธ
โช๏ธ 2026 ๐ฏ๐ตโ๏ธ
From 2010 to 2026 - that's 16 years defending his country's crest inspiring the next generations of Japanese players. Forever a World Cup legend.
๐จ Chelsea have reportedly been handed a major opportunity to sign Duลกan Vlahoviฤ on a free transfer this summer.
The Juventus striker is expected to leave as a free agent after contract talks broke down, with Sky Sports Italia reporting his imminent exit. Reports from Italy also claim Xabi Alonso has identified the 136-goal Serbian as a priority to strengthen Chelsea's attack.
With no transfer fee required, Chelsea could invest more heavily in other key positions while adding an experienced goalscorer to Alonso's squad.
๐๏ธ Via Football London, citing Sky Sports Italia and reports from Italy.