🇯🇵 The comment that moved me the most
After Japan’s loss to Brazil, former Japan international Atsuto Uchida shared one of the most touching comments of the tournament.
He said: “Watching this Japan team, I used to feel proud wearing the Hinomaru. But now, when I come to the stadium and see them play, I feel proud just to be Japanese.
This team made me feel that way. They were truly a great team.”
It wasn’t just about results — it was about the pride and identity the players gave to the people watching them.