Gabriele Anello
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J.League Regista, Calcio da Dietro, RB Leipzig
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fmr. Transfermarkt, Ganassa, DAZN
From J. League Regista:
#JLegends is back as a column with a new episode, this time celebrating "Mr. Ryukyu" 🎯
Yu #Tomidokoro has been there to witness the growth of football in #Okinawa, and @fcr_info surely are grateful for his trajectory with the no. 10.
#JLegends is back as a column with a new episode, this time celebrating "Mr. Ryukyu" 🎯
Yu #Tomidokoro has been there to witness the growth of football in #Okinawa, and @fcr_info surely are grateful for his trajectory with the no. 10.
J. Legends – Yu Tomidokoro
When he moved to Okinawa, Yu Tomidokoro was thinking about quitting football. Now he’s “Mr. Ryukyu” for the fans.
jleagueregista.wordpress.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:34 AM
From J. League Regista:
#JLegends is back as a column with a new episode, this time celebrating "Mr. Ryukyu" 🎯
Yu #Tomidokoro has been there to witness the growth of football in #Okinawa, and @fcr_info surely are grateful for his trajectory with the no. 10.
#JLegends is back as a column with a new episode, this time celebrating "Mr. Ryukyu" 🎯
Yu #Tomidokoro has been there to witness the growth of football in #Okinawa, and @fcr_info surely are grateful for his trajectory with the no. 10.
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The #JLeague is touting a massive achievement tonight: the 2025 season has already set a new record for total annual attendance across the league, with two rounds remaining in the J1 and J2 as well as three remaining in the J3.
Seems very likely that the J1 will break last year's overall count...
Seems very likely that the J1 will break last year's overall count...
November 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The #JLeague is touting a massive achievement tonight: the 2025 season has already set a new record for total annual attendance across the league, with two rounds remaining in the J1 and J2 as well as three remaining in the J3.
Seems very likely that the J1 will break last year's overall count...
Seems very likely that the J1 will break last year's overall count...
Reposted by Gabriele Anello
2025 #ChiikiCL Group Stage final standings
1 Veroskronos 7P
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2 F Mosuperio 4
3 Arterivo 2
4 Shinjo 2
1 Tokyo United 6, +3
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2 Fukuyama City 6, +1
3 Basara 6, +1
4 Cobaltore 0
1 Vonds 9
2 J-Lease FC 6, +4
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3 FC Tokushima 3
4 BTOP 0
1 Veroskronos 7P
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2 F Mosuperio 4
3 Arterivo 2
4 Shinjo 2
1 Tokyo United 6, +3
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2 Fukuyama City 6, +1
3 Basara 6, +1
4 Cobaltore 0
1 Vonds 9
2 J-Lease FC 6, +4
---
3 FC Tokushima 3
4 BTOP 0
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
2025 #ChiikiCL Group Stage final standings
1 Veroskronos 7P
---
2 F Mosuperio 4
3 Arterivo 2
4 Shinjo 2
1 Tokyo United 6, +3
---
2 Fukuyama City 6, +1
3 Basara 6, +1
4 Cobaltore 0
1 Vonds 9
2 J-Lease FC 6, +4
---
3 FC Tokushima 3
4 BTOP 0
1 Veroskronos 7P
---
2 F Mosuperio 4
3 Arterivo 2
4 Shinjo 2
1 Tokyo United 6, +3
---
2 Fukuyama City 6, +1
3 Basara 6, +1
4 Cobaltore 0
1 Vonds 9
2 J-Lease FC 6, +4
---
3 FC Tokushima 3
4 BTOP 0
From J. League Regista:
#LostTreasures returns with a new episode, featuring a true club legend, still tied to #FCTokyo 🔴🔵
Naohiro #Ishikawa could have been a possible Japanese export to Europe, a World Cup player, an unstoppable force on the pitch.
#LostTreasures returns with a new episode, featuring a true club legend, still tied to #FCTokyo 🔴🔵
Naohiro #Ishikawa could have been a possible Japanese export to Europe, a World Cup player, an unstoppable force on the pitch.
Lost Treasures – Naohiro Ishikawa
From a rough patch in his home region to conquering Tokyo, one goal at the time: that’s the story of Naohiro Ishikawa.
jleagueregista.wordpress.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
From J. League Regista:
#LostTreasures returns with a new episode, featuring a true club legend, still tied to #FCTokyo 🔴🔵
Naohiro #Ishikawa could have been a possible Japanese export to Europe, a World Cup player, an unstoppable force on the pitch.
#LostTreasures returns with a new episode, featuring a true club legend, still tied to #FCTokyo 🔴🔵
Naohiro #Ishikawa could have been a possible Japanese export to Europe, a World Cup player, an unstoppable force on the pitch.
From J. League Regista:
#JLeagueWorldwide is back! The column continues its journey to explore how J. League fans worldwide became attached to the world of Japanese football.
In Episode 23, Zach told us how he connected with the J.League all the way from Canada 🇨🇦🤝🇯🇵
#JLeagueWorldwide is back! The column continues its journey to explore how J. League fans worldwide became attached to the world of Japanese football.
In Episode 23, Zach told us how he connected with the J.League all the way from Canada 🇨🇦🤝🇯🇵
J. League Worldwide #23
J.League reached all the angles of the world, including Canada, where Chris has been discovering the Japanese championship.
jleagueregista.wordpress.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:03 AM
From J. League Regista:
#JLeagueWorldwide is back! The column continues its journey to explore how J. League fans worldwide became attached to the world of Japanese football.
In Episode 23, Zach told us how he connected with the J.League all the way from Canada 🇨🇦🤝🇯🇵
#JLeagueWorldwide is back! The column continues its journey to explore how J. League fans worldwide became attached to the world of Japanese football.
In Episode 23, Zach told us how he connected with the J.League all the way from Canada 🇨🇦🤝🇯🇵
Reposted by Gabriele Anello
Qatar and Saudi Arabia have used their wealth and influence to tilt the football world in their favour, but now, for the first time, they have tilted the playing field too.
Story on how opaque rule changes that paved Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s path to 2026 World Cup
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/w...
Story on how opaque rule changes that paved Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s path to 2026 World Cup
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/w...
How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Qatar and Saudi Arabia have used their wealth and influence to tilt the football world in their favour, but now, for the first time, they have tilted the playing field too.
Story on how opaque rule changes that paved Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s path to 2026 World Cup
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/w...
Story on how opaque rule changes that paved Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s path to 2026 World Cup
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/w...
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Goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman had been with Tottenham Hotspur since the age of 10, made his debut in 2020, and won a Europa League medal in May of this year.
But now aged 27, he has stepped away from football for a new career as a budding photographer and film director.
@eliasburke.bsky.social
But now aged 27, he has stepped away from football for a new career as a budding photographer and film director.
@eliasburke.bsky.social
Alfie Whiteman: Why I left Spurs and football for a new career as a photographer and director
The goalkeeper was with Spurs from the age of 10 and won a Europa League medal in May but walked away in pursuit of happiness
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman had been with Tottenham Hotspur since the age of 10, made his debut in 2020, and won a Europa League medal in May of this year.
But now aged 27, he has stepped away from football for a new career as a budding photographer and film director.
@eliasburke.bsky.social
But now aged 27, he has stepped away from football for a new career as a budding photographer and film director.
@eliasburke.bsky.social
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Manchester City star Yui Hasegawa has been named the first-ever ambassador for the 34th All Japan High School Women's Soccer Tournament, set to run from Dec. 29 to Jan. 11 in Hyogo Prefecture.
Hasegawa never played high school ball herself, having entered Tokyo Verdy Beleza's youth system at 11.
Hasegawa never played high school ball herself, having entered Tokyo Verdy Beleza's youth system at 11.
史上初の公式アンバサダーに長谷川唯選手が就任！第34回全日本高等学校女子サッカー選手権大会
YouTube video by JFATV
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October 31, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Manchester City star Yui Hasegawa has been named the first-ever ambassador for the 34th All Japan High School Women's Soccer Tournament, set to run from Dec. 29 to Jan. 11 in Hyogo Prefecture.
Hasegawa never played high school ball herself, having entered Tokyo Verdy Beleza's youth system at 11.
Hasegawa never played high school ball herself, having entered Tokyo Verdy Beleza's youth system at 11.
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Reysol captain Taiyo Koga and Sanfrecce captain Sho Sasaki both spoke about their relationships with Kudo at today's presser - Koga was his junior in Reysol's academy.
Kudo's daughter will escort the referee onto the pitch tomorrow. Great tribute by the #JLeague.
Kudo's daughter will escort the referee onto the pitch tomorrow. Great tribute by the #JLeague.
October 31, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Reysol captain Taiyo Koga and Sanfrecce captain Sho Sasaki both spoke about their relationships with Kudo at today's presser - Koga was his junior in Reysol's academy.
Kudo's daughter will escort the referee onto the pitch tomorrow. Great tribute by the #JLeague.
Kudo's daughter will escort the referee onto the pitch tomorrow. Great tribute by the #JLeague.
Reposted by Gabriele Anello
Missed today’s #JLeague board presser because I’m working on a [redacted] feature but the league announced dates for the 2026-27 season:
August 8-9 - opening weekend (J1/J2/J3)
May 22-23 - J2/J3 last round
June 5-6 - J1 last round
May 29-30, June 5-6 - promotion playoffs, J3/JFL pro-rel series
August 8-9 - opening weekend (J1/J2/J3)
May 22-23 - J2/J3 last round
June 5-6 - J1 last round
May 29-30, June 5-6 - promotion playoffs, J3/JFL pro-rel series
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Missed today’s #JLeague board presser because I’m working on a [redacted] feature but the league announced dates for the 2026-27 season:
August 8-9 - opening weekend (J1/J2/J3)
May 22-23 - J2/J3 last round
June 5-6 - J1 last round
May 29-30, June 5-6 - promotion playoffs, J3/JFL pro-rel series
August 8-9 - opening weekend (J1/J2/J3)
May 22-23 - J2/J3 last round
June 5-6 - J1 last round
May 29-30, June 5-6 - promotion playoffs, J3/JFL pro-rel series
Reposted by Gabriele Anello
Luciano Spalletti is set to become the new Juventus head coach.
The Italian is expected to sign a one-year deal until the end of the season with an option to extend conditional on qualification for the Champions League.
More from @jameshorncastle.bsky.social ⬇️
The Italian is expected to sign a one-year deal until the end of the season with an option to extend conditional on qualification for the Champions League.
More from @jameshorncastle.bsky.social ⬇️
Juventus set to appoint Luciano Spalletti as new head coach
The Italian would take over from Igor Tudor, who was sacked on Monday after a loss to Lazio extended their winless streak to eight.
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Luciano Spalletti is set to become the new Juventus head coach.
The Italian is expected to sign a one-year deal until the end of the season with an option to extend conditional on qualification for the Champions League.
More from @jameshorncastle.bsky.social ⬇️
The Italian is expected to sign a one-year deal until the end of the season with an option to extend conditional on qualification for the Champions League.
More from @jameshorncastle.bsky.social ⬇️
From J. League Regista:
It's a strange season for Kyoto #Sanga, who turned from relegation contender to title chasers 🔃
That's (also) thanks to Taichi #Hara, who turned his career around by joining them and coming back to Japan.
It's a strange season for Kyoto #Sanga, who turned from relegation contender to title chasers 🔃
That's (also) thanks to Taichi #Hara, who turned his career around by joining them and coming back to Japan.
Enigma on the Wing
Taichi Hara disappeared from the J.League-sphere for a long time, only to pop up again and become a key-player for Kyoto Sanga.
jleagueregista.wordpress.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Reposted by Gabriele Anello
A note for sports: Bluesky’s engagement rate was x10 higher than X’s across a sampling of identical posts made on both platforms by @rapsheet.bsky.social (sharing with permission)
Fwiw we see a similar trend across all communities, not just sports. Real people, real conversations.
Fwiw we see a similar trend across all communities, not just sports. Real people, real conversations.
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A note for sports: Bluesky’s engagement rate was x10 higher than X’s across a sampling of identical posts made on both platforms by @rapsheet.bsky.social (sharing with permission)
Fwiw we see a similar trend across all communities, not just sports. Real people, real conversations.
Fwiw we see a similar trend across all communities, not just sports. Real people, real conversations.
From J. League Regista:
"I want to entertain people with football" - that's been the mission from Day 1 for head coach Daisuke #Sudo 🟣
And he's been keeping his word with the amusement park he built in #Fujieda 🎡
"I want to entertain people with football" - that's been the mission from Day 1 for head coach Daisuke #Sudo 🟣
And he's been keeping his word with the amusement park he built in #Fujieda 🎡
The Purple Amusement Park
Fujieda MYFC got promoted to J2 in 2023 with no expectations, and yet Daisuke Sudo and his squad are here to stay.
jleagueregista.wordpress.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Quite the come-up for Junnosuke Suzuki this last year and change:
2024
June - first J1 start
July - regular starting role
2024
Feb~ - starts every J1 game
July - first senior NT cap, move to Copenhagen
Sept - first UCL appearance
Oct - starts for Japan in win vs. Brazil
2024
June - first J1 start
July - regular starting role
2024
Feb~ - starts every J1 game
July - first senior NT cap, move to Copenhagen
Sept - first UCL appearance
Oct - starts for Japan in win vs. Brazil
October 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Quite the come-up for Junnosuke Suzuki this last year and change:
2024
June - first J1 start
July - regular starting role
2024
Feb~ - starts every J1 game
July - first senior NT cap, move to Copenhagen
Sept - first UCL appearance
Oct - starts for Japan in win vs. Brazil
2024
June - first J1 start
July - regular starting role
2024
Feb~ - starts every J1 game
July - first senior NT cap, move to Copenhagen
Sept - first UCL appearance
Oct - starts for Japan in win vs. Brazil
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JAPAN 3-2 BRAZIL WHAT A REMARKABLE GAME THIS HAS BECOME
Ueda makes up for that open net miss in the first half by banging it in with his head. Scenes.
Ueda makes up for that open net miss in the first half by banging it in with his head. Scenes.
October 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
JAPAN 3-2 BRAZIL WHAT A REMARKABLE GAME THIS HAS BECOME
Ueda makes up for that open net miss in the first half by banging it in with his head. Scenes.
Ueda makes up for that open net miss in the first half by banging it in with his head. Scenes.
From J. League Regista:
It's been a long time since we've done one of these episodes, but #JLegends is back to talk about the most-capped foreign player in J1 history.
#Kim Jin-hyeon stood by #Cerezo Osaka, through thick and thin - even when the odds were against him 🇰🇷🧤
It's been a long time since we've done one of these episodes, but #JLegends is back to talk about the most-capped foreign player in J1 history.
#Kim Jin-hyeon stood by #Cerezo Osaka, through thick and thin - even when the odds were against him 🇰🇷🧤
J. Legends – Kim Jin-hyeon
The kid who once learned Japanese to better integrate himself in Osaka is now a Cerezo legend: this is the story of Kim Jin-hyeon.
jleagueregista.wordpress.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Reposted by Gabriele Anello
Endrick has not played a match in five months.
Injuries have played a part, but the youngster is also receiving precious few opportunities under Xabi Alonso.
Mario Cortegana explains what's going on.
Injuries have played a part, but the youngster is also receiving precious few opportunities under Xabi Alonso.
Mario Cortegana explains what's going on.
Real Madrid’s Endrick has not played in five months. What’s going on?
It has been a whirlwind year for the 19-year-old Brazilian. Now he hopes he can get the gametime necessary to go to the World Cup
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Endrick has not played a match in five months.
Injuries have played a part, but the youngster is also receiving precious few opportunities under Xabi Alonso.
Mario Cortegana explains what's going on.
Injuries have played a part, but the youngster is also receiving precious few opportunities under Xabi Alonso.
Mario Cortegana explains what's going on.
Reposted by Gabriele Anello
From J. League Regista:
#LostTreasures returns with a new episode, featuring a magician who not everyone had the chance of witnessing at his best.
Yojjro #Takahagi was one of the classiest players in J.League history - his sparkle didn't last long, but it was so bright 💫🧙
#LostTreasures returns with a new episode, featuring a magician who not everyone had the chance of witnessing at his best.
Yojjro #Takahagi was one of the classiest players in J.League history - his sparkle didn't last long, but it was so bright 💫🧙
Lost Treasures – Yojiro Takahagi
Absolute class in the middle of the pitch, although the light shone for too few seasons: this is Yojiro Takahagi’s story.
jleagueregista.wordpress.com
October 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
From J. League Regista:
#LostTreasures returns with a new episode, featuring a magician who not everyone had the chance of witnessing at his best.
Yojjro #Takahagi was one of the classiest players in J.League history - his sparkle didn't last long, but it was so bright 💫🧙
#LostTreasures returns with a new episode, featuring a magician who not everyone had the chance of witnessing at his best.
Yojjro #Takahagi was one of the classiest players in J.League history - his sparkle didn't last long, but it was so bright 💫🧙
Reposted by Gabriele Anello
1860 Munich have once again dominated the headlines this summer. Now the chaos off the pitch has reached the pitch. Despite all that, it is impossible not to love this club.
Story for Gegenpressing
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/once-a-lio...
Story for Gegenpressing
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/once-a-lio...
'Once a Lion always a Lion' - Why it is impossible to not love 1860 Munich
1860 Munich have once again dominated the headlines this summer. Now the chaos off the pitch has reached the pitch. Despite all that, it is impossible not to love this club.
gegenpressing.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
1860 Munich have once again dominated the headlines this summer. Now the chaos off the pitch has reached the pitch. Despite all that, it is impossible not to love this club.
Story for Gegenpressing
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/once-a-lio...
Story for Gegenpressing
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/once-a-lio...
Reposted by Gabriele Anello
Fanatics has released a ‘Football Meets Football’ collaboration to combine soccer and NFL culture.
We ranked all 32 crossover kits: http://dlvr.it/TNNdjs
We ranked all 32 crossover kits: http://dlvr.it/TNNdjs
September 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Fanatics has released a ‘Football Meets Football’ collaboration to combine soccer and NFL culture.
We ranked all 32 crossover kits: http://dlvr.it/TNNdjs
We ranked all 32 crossover kits: http://dlvr.it/TNNdjs
Reposted by Gabriele Anello
Sanfrecce fail to extend their lead & get sucker-punched in the last 10 mins of the game, Part 3298243594 🤦♂️
September 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Sanfrecce fail to extend their lead & get sucker-punched in the last 10 mins of the game, Part 3298243594 🤦♂️
From J. League Regista:
#JLeagueWorldwide is back! The column resumes its journey to explore how J. League fans worldwide became attached to the world of Japanese football.
In Episode 22, Adam told us how his passion for the J.League flourished.
🇵🇱🤝🇯🇵
#JLeagueWorldwide is back! The column resumes its journey to explore how J. League fans worldwide became attached to the world of Japanese football.
In Episode 22, Adam told us how his passion for the J.League flourished.
🇵🇱🤝🇯🇵
J. League Worldwide #22
J.League reached all the angles of the world, including Poland, where Adam got interested in the J.League through his Scottish life-experience.
jleagueregista.wordpress.com
September 26, 2025 at 5:15 AM
From J. League Regista:
#JLeagueWorldwide is back! The column resumes its journey to explore how J. League fans worldwide became attached to the world of Japanese football.
In Episode 22, Adam told us how his passion for the J.League flourished.
🇵🇱🤝🇯🇵
#JLeagueWorldwide is back! The column resumes its journey to explore how J. League fans worldwide became attached to the world of Japanese football.
In Episode 22, Adam told us how his passion for the J.League flourished.
🇵🇱🤝🇯🇵