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2016.5.26[Top Team]

Announcement of the selection of players Masato MORISHIGE and Yuichi MARUYAMA for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team)

Today, on May 26 (Thu), it is announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation, that our club's players, Masato MORISHIGE and Yuichi MARUYAMA, have been selected as members of the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) for the Kirin Cup Soccer 2016 to be held on June 3 (Fri) and 7 (Tue). We would like to inform you of this.
 

□ Player Comment by Masato MORISHIGE

'I am extremely honored to be chosen for the Japan national team. I hope to compete in the Kirin Cup with the aim of achieving results and winning. I also want to play with a strong focus on preparing for the final World Cup qualifiers.'
 

□ Comment from player Yuichi MARUYAMA

'I am honored to be chosen for the Japan national team. As a representative of FC Tokyo and Japan, I want to fight with pride. I want to take this opportunity to showcase my strengths and make a strong impression.'
 

□ Schedule
Kirin Cup Soccer 2016
 Jun 3 (Fri) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Bulgaria National Team
  (19:40 Kickoff/Toyota Stadium, Aichi)
 Jun 7 (Tue) SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team or Denmark National Team
  (19:30 Kickoff/Suita City Football Stadium, Osaka)


※ Please check the JFA website for more details.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/