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I deeply respect Japan’s head coach Hajime Moriyasu, not only as a manager, but as a person.
And after yesterday’s match, there was a moment in the press conference that showed exactly why.
Japan faced the Netherlands, ranked 8th in the world, in their opening group stage match.
Japan came from behind twice and earned a 2-2 draw. Both teams took one point.
But after the match, the most memorable moment was not only the result.
At the very end of the press conference, Coach Moriyasu asked:
“May I say something?”
Then he turned his words toward the Dutch journalists in the room.
He said he wanted to express his gratitude to the people of the Netherlands.
Moriyasu explained that when he first became a Japan national team player, Japan did not yet have a fully professional football league.
During that era, he was coached and developed by Hans Ooft, a Dutch coach who had a huge influence on Japanese football.
And Moriyasu said it was not only him.
Many Japanese coaches were influenced by Dutch football, and that helped lead to the development of Japanese football today.
He also mentioned Wim Jansen, a Dutch legend.
Jansen coached Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J.League and also worked with Urawa Reds, contributing greatly to Japanese football.
Moriyasu said it was not only those two men.
Many Dutch coaches and players helped raise the level of Japanese football in Japan.
And then he ended with these words:
“Thank you very much.”
The room applauded.
On the pitch, Japan fought the Netherlands with everything they had.
But after the final whistle, Moriyasu still remembered the people who helped Japanese football grow.
Not just with a casual “good game.”
He spoke about the history, the influence, and the gratitude Japan owes to Dutch football.
Every time I see this side of Coach Moriyasu, I feel that the strength of Japan’s national team is not only tactics or technique.
It is respect.
It is gratitude.
And it is the heart to never forget those who helped you grow.
That is why I respect Hajime Moriyasu so much as a person.
🚨Virgil van Dijk on Japan players displaying Wataru Endō’s jersey after the 2-2 draw against the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
🗣️ “That moment after the final whistle showed exactly why football is more than just a game.
Seeing the Japanese players display Wataru Endō’s jersey was powerful.
It showed unity, respect and the strength of their dressing room.
I know Wataru personally and I know what he means to Japanese football.
He’s a leader, a fighter and someone who gives everything for his country every single time he steps onto the pitch.
Whether he was on the field or not, his presence was felt throughout the match.
You could see the team playing for something bigger than themselves.
That’s one of the reasons Japan are such a difficult team to play against.
They work for each other, they sacrifice for each other and they never stop believing.
The gesture from the players was a reminder of the respect they have for Endō and everything he has done for Japanese football.
As opponents, we respect that.
As footballers, we understand that.
It was a special moment and one that showed the values football should always represent.”
{@TNTSportsUS }
Jamie Carragher on Japan players displaying Wataru Endō's jersey after the dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands national football team:
🗣️ “That moment after the final whistle said everything about this Japan team. They weren't celebrating a draw, they were playing for someone who should have been here with them.
When I saw the players holding up Endō's shirt, I thought it was powerful. This is a player who dreamed of leading his country at the World Cup, only for injury to take it away from him at the last moment.
People don't always understand how much that hurts. You spend years preparing for a tournament, making sacrifices, pushing your body to the limit, and then suddenly it's gone. Just like that.
What impressed me was how the squad responded. Instead of feeling sorry for themselves, they turned that disappointment into motivation. Every tackle, every run, every minute they fought against the Netherlands felt like they were carrying Endō with them.
And let's be honest, that equalizer in the 89th minute wasn't just about football. It was about emotion. It was about a group of players refusing to give up because they knew someone important was watching from home.
Moments like that can unite a squad. Sometimes a team needs something bigger than tactics and formations. Sometimes it needs a cause.
The scary thing for the rest of the tournament is that Japan now have one. And if they keep playing with that level of heart and determination, they could become a problem for a lot of teams.”
🚨Jamie Carragher on the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Japan in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener:
🗣️ “I don’t want to hear people saying this was an unlucky result for the Netherlands.
Let’s be honest, Japan deserved enormous credit for what they did tonight.
Before the game, most people expected the Dutch to control the match and take all three points.
Instead, Japan showed exactly why they’re one of the most dangerous teams in international football.
They were organised, aggressive and brave in possession.
What disappointed me was the Netherlands’ mentality after taking the lead.
At times they looked comfortable and assumed the game would take care of itself.
Japan punished them for that.
You can forgive mistakes.
You can forgive conceding goals.
But you cannot switch off at a World Cup.
Japan never stopped believing.
They kept pressing, kept running and kept asking questions.
That’s why they got their reward.
The Netherlands have quality players all over the pitch, but quality alone doesn’t win World Cups.
The best teams combine talent with discipline, concentration and hunger.
Tonight Japan looked hungrier.
The Dutch will look at the result and think they dropped two points.
I look at the performance and think they were fortunate not to lose all three.
Japan arrived believing they could compete with anyone.
The Netherlands arrived expecting to win.
There’s a big difference between those two mindsets.
And that’s why we’re talking about a 2-2 draw instead of a Dutch victory.”
{@SkyNews }
Mariya Takeuchi’s live performance video of “Plastic Love” has surpassed 13 million views on YouTube!
Thank you to everyone in Japan and around the world for watching.
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