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Everyone has been so impressed by Japanese fans cleaning up after themselves but most probably missed this beautiful moment at the post-game (🇳🇱2 - 2🇯🇵) press conference. Toward the end after reporters were done asking questions, 🇯🇵head coach, Hajime Moriyasu, asked to speak one more time. 🗣️ “May I speak?” He turned to the Dutch reporters in the room. 🗣️ “I think there are many Dutch reporters here as well, so I’d like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the people of the Netherlands once again.” Moriyasu explained that when he became part of the Japan national team, Japanese football still had no professional league. 🗣️ “I was trained by a Dutch coach named Hans Ooft. It wasn’t just me. Japanese coaches in general were greatly influenced by him, which has led to the development of Japanese soccer today.” He also mentioned another Dutch figure who shaped his career. 🗣️ “The legendary Dutch coach Wim Jansen served as the manager for J.League’s Sanfrecce Hiroshima and also as a coach for Urawa Reds, contributing to Japanese soccer.” 🗣️ “It’s not just those two. Many other coaches and players have contributed to raising the level of Japanese soccer, so I want to express my thanks. Thank you very much.” What a masterclass in graciousness and gratitude. Imagine after a high-stakes match, instead of basking in glory and bravado (well-deserved in my opinion), the coach took to the microphone to... thank his opponents publicly and sincerely. Japan's cultural operating system prizes harmony (wa), respect for precedent, and gratitude as a form of strength, not weakness. Japanese sports culture reflects its broader society where you'll see athletes bow to their opponents, thanking referees, and even crediting rivals or mentors. Think of sumo wrestlers, Olympic athletes, or even bullet-train staff apologizing for a 30-second delay. The Japanese have this concept of On (恩) - it is the sense of indebtedness to those who came before or helped you. It's what you'd expect from a culture that truly prizes continuity. Moriyasu was acknowledging a real debt to Dutch coaches like Hans Ooft (who coached Japan in the early 90s and helped professionalize the game) and Wim Jansen. Japanese football openly credits foreign influences - Dutch "Total Football" philosophy, German organization, Brazilian flair - while building something distinctly their own. Few nations do this with such little ego. Japan is pure class

#Maxstream @Telkomsel error sejak kemarin .. buat apa saya bayar paket piala dunia kalo gak bisa nonton? Lain kali gak usah pegang hak siar piala dunia kalo gak kompeten!! #WorldCup dijadikan ajang politik dan leverage ya begini ini… kacau …

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🚨Van Dijk on Japan Fans Cleaning the Stadium and Endo Retirement: 🗣️"A reporter caught up with me right on the touchline after the game and asked, 'Virgil, a brilliant personal milestone with your first World Cup goal, but a tough pill to swallow conceding late. How do you summarize the match, and what are your thoughts seeing the Japanese fans staying back to clean the stadium?' I took a second, looked up at the stands, and told him, 'Look, it’s obviously a bit frustrating from our side because we held the lead twice, and connecting with Ryan's cross to get my header into the back of the net felt amazing. But you have to give massive credit to Japan—they are a fantastic, technically gifted side that never knows when they are beaten But honestly, if you want to talk about what makes football beautiful, just look around the stadium right now. Their team just fought back to secure a massive point at the death, and instead of just wild partying, their supporters are actively walking through the rows with blue trash bags, collecting litter and leaving the stadium completely spotless. It is an incredible display of humility and pure respect that transcends sports. They show the exact same class on the terraces that their players show on the pitch, and the entire world can learn a lot from them. I also want to take a moment to speak about my #LFC teammate, Wataru Endo. I went over to hug him at full time because I know this tournament marks the final chapter of his incredible international career. He is a warrior, a fantastic leader for the Samurai Blue, and an absolute credit to his country. I told him on the pitch how immensely proud he should be of everything he has built for Japanese football. I wish Wataru nothing but the absolute best of luck in his international retirement—he deserves a legendary send-off, and we are waiting to welcome him back to Merseyside with open arms.'

So adorable 😍 😍

Great premise! Hopefully the film delivers!!

Jürgen Klopp on Japan players displaying Wataru Endō's jersey after the 2-2 draw against the Netherlands: 🗣️ “I won't lie, that moment touched me. Football can be a beautiful game, but sometimes it can also be incredibly cruel. Seeing Endō miss the World Cup because of injury broke a lot of hearts, including mine. When I saw the players holding up his shirt after the game, I got emotional. That wasn't a celebration of a draw. That was a group of teammates telling one of their brothers, 'You're still here with us.' People only see the matches, the goals, and the results. They don't see the sacrifices players make every day. Endō worked for years to be on this stage, and having it taken away from him at the last moment is something no footballer ever wants to experience. What made it special was how genuine it felt. Nobody told them to do it. It came from the heart. You could see how much respect and love they have for him. Moments like that remind you that football is bigger than trophies and points. It's about relationships, loyalty, and standing beside people when they need you most. I can only imagine what Endō felt watching from home. Pride, sadness, happiness all at the same time. But one thing is certain: he would have known that his teammates were playing for him. And honestly, if Japan keep showing that kind of unity and heart, they can surprise a lot of people in this tournament. Because teams with that level of togetherness are capable of something special.”

Cute puppy 🥰 🥰

So cute puppy 🥰 🐶

Everything Japan has achieved is thanks in large part to their coach, Hajime Moriyasu, whose story with the national team is truly remarkable. Moriyasu took charge of Japan in 2017, and since then he has recorded 72 wins in 103 games. Just think about that number. But the impressive part isn’t the statistics — it’s the quality of those victories. He has beaten Germany twice, including a stunning 4-1 win, defeated Spain, Brazil, and Turkey by four goals, and two months ago became the first coach to lead an Asian national team to a victory over England. What makes the story even better is that 36 years ago, while he was on a training stint with Manchester United⁠, he was asked a mocking question: “Do Japanese people even know how to play football?” From that moment on, he set out to build a national team that would earn the respect of the entire football world. A truly great coach ❤️

So cute puppy 🥰

That smile..🐕🐾😊

The safest place in the world is next to someone who loves you. ❤️🐶🐮

excuse me… can we all come inside? 🐶😭

Japanese fans cleaning up their section of the stadium after Japan's opening World Cup group game. The people of Japan continue to set a global benchmark for respect, kindness and decency. Such a wonderful country with incredible people!

This is how a little dog reacts when a family finally adopts him after spending a long time in a shelter 🥺

Golden ate the whole row like it was a speed challenge…

We don't need 48 Countries #WorldCup it really hurts the quality of the matches and so many countries that really don't belong in this highest football event... 32 countries is more than enough!! #FIFAWorldCup @FIFAWorldCup enough with the greediness and keep trying to expand it!

His entire emotional support system is in the washing machine. 😭🐾