Akira Itakura to be the new captain of Moriho Japan: ``I want to take on the role with responsibility and determination.''
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Roughly speaking Wataru Endo has been withdrawn from the Japan national team for the World Cup due to injury. Due to his departure, Akira Itakura was appointed as the new captain.
Roughly speaking
Wataru Endo has been withdrawn from the Japan national team for the World Cup due to injury.
Due to his departure, Akira Itakura was appointed as the new captain.
Itakura commented, ``I think Wataru-kun feels the most regret.''
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Captain Wataru Endo announces withdrawal from World Cup and retirement from national team; new captain is Itakura
毎日新聞Wataru Endo, who regretfully left the national team, entrusts him with, "Please!" New captain of Japan's national soccer team, Akira Itakura: "I just want to stand at the head of the team and take responsibility."
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