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Japan's never-ending Nabisco Cup nonsense

The sight of Gamba Osaka running out at Expo '70 Stadium tonight is unlikely to fill their fans with hope. It's more likely to fill those in attendance with a sense of trepidation as the team currently leading the J. League standings does battle with defending Nabisco Cup champions Jubilo Iwata for a trophy no one genuinely wants to win.

Read the full article at Soccerphile World Cup Blog.

Soccerphile World Cup Blog @ Oct 4, 2011 9:23 PM EDT | Blog Profile

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