Homare Sawa » Le bilan contre Nouvelle-Zélande [Femmes]

Japanese women's football great Homare Sawa on Thursday formally announced her decision to retire, saying she can no longer compete at the top of her game.... more »

Japanese midfielder Homare Sawa, who has been a key part of the national squad for two decades and was named FIFA women's player of the year in 2011, is to retire, her agent said Wednesday.... more »

Japan's defence of the women's World Cup received a boost on Friday when superstar Homare Sawa returned to the fold for the tournament, which begins in Canada next month.... more »