They support the club despite their illness, and their strength and positive messages constantly motivate me. World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia still ‘crucial’ for Japan, says Shinji Okazaki. The third placed side can still qualify for Russia but must negotiate a tortuous series of playoffs. “It will not push through there in Australia. Having sewn up top spot in Group B of Asian qualifying, Japan can afford to ease off against the second-placed Saudis. “It is natural and not just in the world of soccer,” former AC Milan midfielder Honda told Kyodo of the new generation. Queensland’s premier, whose state government was the financial backer of a November 12 fight, . ys’ grand slam title at US OpenUS Open 2017: This has been one of the best seasons of my career, says Rafael NadalEven after 858 wins and 15 grand slam titles, Rafa Nadal still suffers from bouts of nervousness and it showed in Saturday’s 6-7 6-3 6-1 6-4 third-round win against Argentine Leonardo Mayer at the U. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was pick of the bowlers for India as he returned with 5/42. Asian World Cup qualifying goes down to the wire.