Hiroshi Mikitani

Spanish striker David Villa to join former Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta at J-League club Vissel Kobe

David Villa is the latest high-profile acquisition by Vissel in the western Japanese port city of Kobe. The outfit is owned by Japanese tech billionaire Hiroshi Mikitani.

Former Barcelona player Andre Iniesta completes move to Japan, signs for J-League club Vissel Kobe

Former Barcelona playmaker Andres Iniesta has been introduced as the newest member of Japanese club Vissel Kobe, a poorly kept secret that's been rumored for weeks.

Andres Iniesta flies to 'new home' Japan to begin next chapter in career at J-League club Vissel Kobe

Andres Iniesta looks poised to join Japan's Vissel Kobe after tweeting that he was going to his "new home" with his "friend" Hiroshi Mikitani, owner of the J-League club.

Japanese club Vissel Kobe deny making 'unrealistic' offer for outgoing Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta

Japan's Vissel Kobe have denied making a big-money offer to bring Barcelona star Andres Iniesta to the J-League, local media reported on Wednesday

Barcelona's new sponsorship deal: All you need to know about e-commerce giant Rakuten

Japan's online retail giant Rakuten has sealed a shirt sponsorship deal with Spanish football giants Barcelona worth at least 220 million euros ($205 million) over four years.