Subscribe to updates  Feed Icon

Japan backs out once more

Japan have withdrawn again from July's Copa America once again.

The JFA initially pulled out when March's earthquake and tsunami forced the J-League to reschedule during the Copa America, but re-entered the competition following discussions with CONMEBOL, who were still keen for Japan to take part.

Read the full article at Soccerphile World Cup Blog.

Soccerphile World Cup Blog @ May 21, 2011 5:14 PM EDT | Blog Profile

Copa America J League CONMEBOL JFA reluctance earthquake Chief Executive amp tsunami Costa Rica Argentina japan JFA Copa America japan Sean O'Conor

Related