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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA] Japan legend Inamoto retires

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December 4, 2024

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Tokyo: Junichi Inamoto announced his retirement aged 45 on Wednesday, ending a career that saw the midfielder become the first Japanese player to appear in the English Premier League.

Inamoto joined Arsenal in 2001 but had to wait until moving to Fulham a year later before he made his debut in England's top flight, where he also played for West Bromwich Albion.



He became a national hero when he scored twice at the FIFA World Cup 2002 on home soil, including the winner against Russia in Japan's first-ever victory at the tournament. .....

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