Takumi Minamino

Japan beat South Korea 3-0 to claim football bragging rights

Miki Yamane scored on his debut to give Japan the lead in the 17th minute, before Daichi Kamada added a second 10 minutes later and Wataru Endo notched a late third.

Takumi Minamino among nine Europe-based players named in Japan squad for South Korea friendly

Minamino, who has scored two goals in six games since joining Southampton on loan from Liverpool in January, is part of a 23-man squad to take on the Koreans on 25 March in Japan's first home game since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Premier League: Pedro Neto's second-half stunner sees Wolves complete comeback win against Southampton

Nuno Espirito Santo was able to celebrate in his 100th Premier League game as Wolves boss thanks to their spirited second-half fightback at St Mary's.

Premier League: Dominic Calvert-Lewin's last-minute equaliser stuns Manchester United; Aston Villa beat hapless Arsenal

Manchester United missed out on a share of the top spot in the Premier League after twice throwing away leads in a 3-3 draw with Everton.

Premier League: Liverpool bolster defence by signing Ozan Kabak, Ben Davies; Takumi Minamino off to Southampton

The January window is regarded as a sellers' market and often a time for stop-gap measures but Liverpool were forced to act.

Premier League: Dominant Liverpool hammer Crystal Palace 7-0; Arsenal’s crisis worsens with Everton defeat

Jurgen Klopp's champions — despite being dogged by injuries this season — are five points clear of neighbours Everton after humiliating Palace 7-0 at Selhurst Park.

League Cup: Manchester City beat Bournemouth, Liverpool to face Arsenal twice next week after win

Liverpool will face Arsenal twice at Anfield in three days next week after Jurgen Klopp's much-changed side hit Lincoln for seven with Takumi Minamino and Curtis Jones both scoring twice.

Community Shield: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang underlines value as Arsenal pip Liverpool on penalties

In the shoot-out, Liverpool's young striker Rhian Brewster was the only player to miss, hitting the bar with the third penalty before Aubameyang calmly dispatched the decisive spot-kick.

Premier League: Leaders Liverpool step up preparations with big win over Blackburn Rovers in warm-ups

Liverpool's first-team regulars Sadio Mane, Naby Keita and Joel Matip got their names on the scoresheet along with Takumi Minamino and youngsters Ki-Jana Hoever and Leighton Clarkson in a convincing win over the Championship side.

Premier League: Takumi Minamino set to become first-ever Japanese player for Liverpool after signing from RB Salzburg

Minamino made a big impression in two games between Liverpool and Salzburg in the group stage of the Champions League this season