Japan celebrates historic victory over France

Japan’s Yasuyuki Konno (L) clashes with France’s Mathieu Debuchy Japan on Saturday rejoiced in its historic 1-0 friendly victory over footballing powerhouse France, avenging a humiliating 5-0 defeat in March 2001. Friday’s win was Japan’s first-ever victory against the 1998 World Cup champions in six games, following one draw and four defeats. Japanese sports papers [...]