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Japan triumphed in the shootout to clinch a maiden Women’s World Cup triumph, with Sawa’s performances rewarded with the adidas Golden Ball and Golden Boot prizes.
One hundred and sixty-five centimetres is all it took for Japanese women’s football to take on a whole new dimension. That is the height of Homare Sawa, the former midfielder who helped the...
Japan's hero of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Enjoy all of Homare Sawa's goals at the global finals for the Nadeshiko - including THAT goal against USA in...
Homare Sawa is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward or a midfielder. Regarded by many as one of the greatest female footballers of all time and the greatest Asian female footballer of all time, Sawa had a professional club career spanning 24 seasons, mostly with Nippon TV Beleza and INAC Kobe Leonessa.
Aug 11, 2012 · At the age of 15, Homare Sawa scored four goals in her debut appearance for Japan. The crafty central midfielder would continue to make good on that early promise for nearly two decades. Sawa today announced her retirement from the international game.
TOKYO (AP) — Former women's world player of the year Homare Sawa announced her retirement from football on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Sawa is the former captain of Japan, and the 2011 Women's World Cup top-scorer and MVP. She scored an extra-time equalizer when Japan beat the United States on penalties to win that Women's World Cup final.
Homare Sawa. Position: FW-MF (AM) 164cm , 54kg (5-4½, 121lb) Born: September 6, 1978. National Team: Japan jp. 2011 Women's World Cup Champion. 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup All-Star Team. 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Golden Ball. 2x AFC Women's Footballer of the Year.
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