Monday, August 8, 2011

Naoki Matsuda Passed Away


This is a sad news to football world and the most important thing is for Japan football community.  Naoki Matsuda passed away after suffering a heart attack during training with his third tier club, Matsumoto Yamaga. The 34 year old was a part of Japan squad during the 2002 FIFA World Cup.  He played all matches and help his country to make a historic place in the last 16.


The news makes FIFA President, Joseph S.  Bletter write down a letter to President of the Japanese Football Association.  Bletter express his sadness and wish  condolences to the Japanese football community and, most importantly, to Naoki Matsuda’s friends and loved ones. 

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