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The J1 League is set to kick off on Friday, with eyes not only on the title race between accomplished teams such as the defending champions Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F. Marinos but also on the performance of newly promoted teams like FC Machida Zelvia and Tokyo Verdy, which is making a return to J1 after 16 years.

The J1 League kicked off Friday, with eyes not only on the title race between accomplished teams such as the defending champions Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F. Marinos but also on the performance of newly promoted teams like FC Machida Zelvia and Tokyo Verdy, which is making a return to J1 after 16 years.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A fortuitous goal from Sai van Wermeskerken was enough to hand last seasons Emperors Cup winners Kawasaki Frontale a 1-0 win over r

Oscar Zambrano has reportedly been tracked by Celtic but it is Premier League side Bournemouth who lead the race to sign the teenager.

The very latest Celtic transfer news this January from 67 Hail Hail, including updates on Scott McKenna and Paulo Bernardo among others.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a winter move for Union Saint-Gilloise defender and Japan international Koki Machida.

Leeds United have tabled a bid for Fortuna Dusseldorf and Japan international midfielder Ao Tanaka, according to reports in Germany.

Celtic are in Japan this week to face top-flight sides Yokohama F. Marinos and Gamba Osaka as pre-season preparations step up.

Reports from Norway have linked the Valerenga midfielder with a move to Glasgow.

Premier League fans may well have their expectations confounded, just as Celtic supporters did during the past two memorable seasons.