Homare Sawa » Bilanz unter arbitre Richard Grady

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 »