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		NAKATA ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Japan's Hidetoshi Nakata, who spent last season on loan at Bolton, has retired.

		PARREIRA HAILS RETURN OF RONALDO Post-match reaction to Brazil's World Cup Group F win over Japan.

		ZICO WANTS TO WORK IN EUROPE Zico says he wants to work in Europe as he prepares to stand down as Japan coach.

ZICO PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE Japan coach Zico is hoping a four-year plan will result in a shock defeat of Brazil.

ZICO STILL BACKING BRAZIL Japan coach Zico has reminded Brazil's detractors that flair teams rarely win the World Cup.

ZICO UNDAUNTED BY BRAZIL CLASH Japan will not be going home without putting up a fight when they meet Brazil in their final group game.

KAWAGUCHI REVEALS PENALTY PLOY Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi studied videos of penalty taker Darijo Srna's routine to help him save the Croatian's spot-kick.

KAWAGUCHI SAVES JAPAN'S SKIN Croatia were left to rue a missed penalty as they were held to a goalless draw against Japan.

ZICO HAILS HEROIC KAWAGUCHI Post-match reaction to Croatia's goalless draw with Japan.

ZICO: JAPAN MUST CONVERT CHANCES Japan boss Zico says his team must start taking their chances or go home early.

KAJI'S TIME COMES Gamba Osaka defender Akira Kaji will make his first World Cup appearance for Japan on Sunday.

MIYAMOTO IN CONFIDENT MOOD Tsuneyasu Miyamoto is confident Japan can overcome Croatia in their do-or-die Group F clash.

ZICO FRUSTRATION AT FIFA COMMENTS Japan coach Zico has questioned the timing of comments made by FIFA media director Markus Zeigler.

KAWAGUCHI CALLS FOR COPYCAT Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi has called on his Japan team-mates to follow South Korea's example.

CAHILL LATE SHOW DOWNS JAPAN Three late goals - two from Tim Cahill - gave Australia a 3-1 World Cup win over Japan.

HIDDINK HAILS SUPER SOCCEROOS Post-match reaction to Australia's 3-1 World Cup Group F win over Japan.

World Cup 2006 fixtures & results header

Date	Match				Grp/Rnd

12/06/06		Japan	1 - 3	Australia	F
18/06/06		Japan	0 - 0	Croatia	F
22/06/06		Japan	1 - 4	Brazil	F

Group F
Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
Brazil	3	3	0	0	7	1	9
Australia	3	1	1	1	5	5	4
Croatia	3	0	2	1	2	3	2
Japan	3	0	1	2	2	7	1

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