Andres Iniesta, Fernando Torres struggling on Japanese adventure
Spaniard Iniesta, who plays for Vissel Kobe alongside compatriot David Villa and German Lukas Podolski, was hoping to deliver a first-ever J.League title for the team bankrolled by Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten.
May 16, 2019, 15:03 PM ISTDavid Villa joins Andres Iniesta, Lukas Podolski at J.League club Vissel Kobe
Villa made the announcement on YouTube and the move was later confirmed by Kobe in a statement.
Dec 01, 2018, 16:25 PM ISTAndres Iniesta greets Japanese football fans, vows to conquer Asia
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta made his first appearance at Vissel Kobe since signing for the Japanese side, greeting thousands of fans and vowing to make his new club the biggest in Asia.
May 26, 2018, 19:49 PM ISTAndres Iniesta off to 'new home' Japan with 'friend' Vissel Kobe owner
Andres Iniesta looks poised to join Japan's Vissel Kobe after tweeting on Wednesday that he was going to his "new home" with his "friend" Hiroshi Mikitani, owner of the J-League club.
May 24, 2018, 11:43 AM ISTLukas Podolski signs off career with Germany in style with brilliant winner against England
Germany coach Joachim Loew also experimented by starting just three 2014 World Cup winners in Toni Kroos, Mats Hummels and Podolski.
Mar 23, 2017, 10:50 AM IST