Takefusa Kubo

LaLiga: Real Madrid's Japanese talent Takefusa Kubo joins Villarreal on loan for 2020/21 season

Kubo, who has already earned seven caps for the Japanese national team, will be presented at Villarreal's La Ceramica stadium on Tuesday.

LaLiga: Lionel Messi's late penalty helps Barcelona edge past Real Sociedad; Atletico Madrid held by Sevilla

With some late help from video review and another decisive goal by Lionel Messi, Barcelona made it back to the top of the Spanish league on Saturday.

LaLiga: Real Madrid send 18-year-old Japanese midfielder Takefusa Kubo on loan to Real Mallorca

After joining Barca's academy aged 10, Kubo returned to Japan in 2015 as a result of FIFA sanctions handed to the club for breaching rules on signing under-age players.

Real Madrid confirm signing of 'Japanese Messi' Takefusa Kubo; to play for youth team next season

Real Madrid Castilla sign former Barcelona youth product and Japan's Takefusa Kubo, 18, from FC Tokyo.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: After dramatic 90 minutes, England bury past demons to beat Japan on penalties

England booked their tickets for the quarter-finals courtesy a 5-3 win on penalties, but it was the sheer drama in the first 90 minutes which made the game such a riveting encounter.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, England vs Japan, Football Match Result: Young Lions win 5-3 on penalty shootout

Catch all the live score and updates from the Round of 16 match between England and Japan.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Tournament favourites England face Japan in Round of 16 clash

England have not progressed beyond the last-eight stage in the tournament but this time the 'Young Lions' look to last the distance, determined to follow up a summer of success for their country at the youth level.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: France win over Guwahati with dazzling displays in Group E; Japan impress in patches

For table toppers France, it was a journey of winning over the crowd more than scoring in the bulk. The general Indian football fan which tends to support the underdog, rooted for New Caledonia when the Les Bleus were pumping in for fun

Highlights, FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, Japan vs New Caledonia, Football Match Result: Team share spoils in 1-1 draw

Catch live score and updates from Group E match between Japan and New Caledonia.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Japan look to register knockout spot with a win over New Caledonia in Group E clash

Japan got their campaign off to a flying start with a 6-1 win over Honduras before contenders France beat them 1-2 in the second game. While new entrants New Caledonia are yet to register a win