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    Keisuke Honda arriving to a rapturous reception from Botafogo fans at the Galeao Airport in Rio de Janeiro.
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    Japan's Kotaro Matsushima helped the Brave Blossoms grab a last-minute try for the all-important bonus point.
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    Japan's Kotaro Matsushima (right) is tackled by Ireland's wing Jacob Stockdale.
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    Children play football at the J-Village during a media tour in Naraha, Fukushima prefecture on Aug 2, 2019.
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    Qatar's Almoez Ali celebrates with his teammates after their 3-1 win over Japan in the Asian Cup final.
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