Moriyasu: dropping my captain was my call — and I'm sorry

ARLINGTON, Texas — Japan head coach Moriyasu said Saturday that it was ultimately his call to not move forward with captain Wataru Endo, who on Thursday announced his withdrawal from the World Cup and...

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@chrisvannini.com 6 likes 2 reposts 0 comments June 13, 2026 (3 days ago)

My first World Cup reporting, on Japan coach Moriyasu moving forward without captain Wataru Endo due to an ankle injury. “I would like to apologize sincerely." www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...