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MI vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for Mumbai Indians? Rohit Sharma will miss Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday, April 16.Rohit misses the match with a hamstring injury that forced him to retire hurt in Mumbai Indians’ last outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.“The medical staff is assessing him… An official update will be given when available,” said MI batter Naman Dhir in the pre-match press conference on Wednesday.Rohit reportedly underwent scans after the game and had skipped training on Monday.His place at the top of the order is expected to be taken by Quinton de Kock.Published on Apr 16, 2026 #PBKS #IPL #Rohit #Sharma #playing #Mumbai #Indians

MI vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Why is Rohit Sharma not playing for Mumbai Indians?

Rohit Sharma will miss Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday, April 16.

Rohit misses the match with a hamstring injury that forced him to retire hurt in Mumbai Indians’ last outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.

“The medical staff is assessing him… An official update will be given when available,” said MI batter Naman Dhir in the pre-match press conference on Wednesday.

Rohit reportedly underwent scans after the game and had skipped training on Monday.

His place at the top of the order is expected to be taken by Quinton de Kock.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#PBKS #IPL #Rohit #Sharma #playing #Mumbai #Indians

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Rohit Sharma will miss Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday, April 16.

Rohit misses the match with a hamstring injury that forced him to retire hurt in Mumbai Indians’ last outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.

“The medical staff is assessing him… An official update will be given when available,” said MI batter Naman Dhir in the pre-match press conference on Wednesday.

Rohit reportedly underwent scans after the game and had skipped training on Monday.

His place at the top of the order is expected to be taken by Quinton de Kock.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

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Deadspin | Kraken close out disappointing season while Avs prep for playoffs <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28525578.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28525578.jpg" alt="NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning at Seattle Kraken" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Mar 17, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken forward Bobby McMann (74), second from left, skates off the ice with defenseman Adam Larsson (6), left, forward Matty Beniers (10), and forward Jordan Eberle (7) after scoring a goal during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Nothing is on the line for either team when the Seattle Kraken wrap up a disappointing season on Thursday night at the Colorado Avalanche in Denver.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>Seattle (34-36-11, 79 points) has been eliminated from the playoffs for the fourth time in its five-year existence after cratering late in the season. The Kraken were 27-20-9 coming out of the Olympic break and won two of their next four but have gone 5-14-2 since, including Wednesday night’s 4-1 loss at Vegas.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>Captain Jordan Eberle said recently it was a number of issues that resulted in Seattle sitting out another postseason.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>“The power play’s gone dry. The (penalty kill’s) let in some goals,” he said. “It’s not just one thing. We just haven’t played the way that we were playing, the detailed hockey, (knowing) the importance of each shift, the importance of special teams. The most frustrating part is that we have the group capable of doing it, because we’ve literally done it.”</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>The disappointing finish has led to some changes in the organization, most notably the news that Ron Francis, the president of hockey operations, is stepping down at the end of the season. Francis joined the Kraken as general manager in 2019, two years ahead of their first game, and helped build a team that upset Colorado in the first round of the 2023 playoffs.</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>The Avalanche (54-16-11, 119 points) have clinched the Presidents’ Trophy and likely will rest as many players as possible for a window-dressing game. If Colorado earns one point, it will set the franchise record reached in 2021-22 when it won the Stanley Cup.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-7"> <p>“I’m sure a lot of us will take off the last game and get ready for the real fun here,” star center Nathan MacKinnon said after the 3-1 win at Calgary on Tuesday night.</p> </section> <section id="section-8"> <p>Martin Necas needed one point to reach 100 for the first time in his career, and he got it with an assist on MacKinnon’s empty-net goal with 17 seconds left in the game on Tuesday night. MacKinnon leads the NHL with 53 goals, two more than Montreal’s Cole Caufield and five ahead of Edmonton’s Connor McDavid.</p> </section><section id="section-9"> <p>Caufield’s regular season is over while the Oilers have one more game, Thursday night against Vancouver.</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>In addition to sitting players, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar may remain sidelined with injuries sustained when he was hit by a puck in Saturday’s loss to Vegas. Bednar missed the two-game road trip to Edmonton with facial fractures and a corneal abrasion.</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>The team has not announced Bednar’s status for Thursday night, and MacKinnon said Wednesday on a local radio show that he thinks his coach should be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs.</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>Assistants Dave Hakstol and Nolan Pratt ran the team for the last two games — both victories — as the team prepares for the postseason.</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>“We’ve solidified our position, obviously, so you’re just trying to stay as sharp as you can,” Pratt said. “Obviously, it’s tough when you’re looking ahead at what’s to come. Really, it’s just about us trying to keep our game where it’s at and preparing for what’s coming forward.”</p> </section><br/><section id="section-14"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section> </div> #Deadspin #Kraken #close #disappointing #season #Avs #prep #playoffs

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Deadspin | Errors prove costly in Nationals’ 10-inning win over Pirates Apr 16, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Nasim Nuñez (26) slides into Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) at second base forcing an error and allowing two runs to score during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images James Wood had two hits, including a two-out go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning to lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-7 extra-inning win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon. Wood’s hit off Pirates closer Dennis Santana (2-1) scored automatic runner Jorbit Vivas and gave the Nationals their eventual winning margin and a split of the four-game series. Washington had a chance to add a second run, but left runners at the corners when Brady House flew out to left. Konnor Griffin legged out an infield single against Nationals reliever Orlando Ribalta in the bottom of the inning, putting runners at the corners with no outs. But Ribalta struck out Bryan Reynolds and induced a game-ending double play grounder by Jake Mangum to record his first career save. The Nationals took advantage of a mistake-riddled performance by the Pirates, who committed four errors. Two of those errors, a hit batter and a wild pitch led to six of the Nationals’ runs. Trailing 7-6, Mangum drew a walk to lead off the ninth and stole second. Nationals reliever Clayton Beeter (1-0) then hit Ryan O’Hearn with a pitch. Oneil Cruz grounded into a fielder’s choice, setting up runners at the corners with one out. Beeter struck out Marcell Ozuna before walking Nick Yorke to load the bases. Brandon Lowe hit a liner back up the middle that hit Beeter’s glove and the glove of Nasim Nunez for an infield single to tie the game at 7. Daylen Lile and Drew Millas also had two hits for the Nationals. Mangum led the Pirates with three of their 15 hits. Cruz, Griffin, Brandon Lowe and Nick Gonzales each had two hits and an RBI. The most costly of the errors came in the fifth when Griffin fielded what should have been an inning-ending double play grounder by Luis Garcia Jr. Griffin tagged second late and spiked the intended throw to first into the ground. The ball bounced into right field, clearing the bases and giving the Nationals a 3-0 lead. Garcia Jr. then scored on a throwing error by Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft, who allowed five runs (two earned) over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walking two. The Pirates tied the game at 4 in the bottom of the fourth, highlighted by a 423-foot, three-run home run to left by Ozuna – his first as a Pirate – off Nationals starter Foster Griffin, who gave up four runs over 5 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out seven. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Errors #prove #costly #Nationals #10inning #win #PiratesApr 16, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Nasim Nuñez (26) slides into Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) at second base forcing an error and allowing two runs to score during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

James Wood had two hits, including a two-out go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning to lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-7 extra-inning win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.

Wood’s hit off Pirates closer Dennis Santana (2-1) scored automatic runner Jorbit Vivas and gave the Nationals their eventual winning margin and a split of the four-game series.

Washington had a chance to add a second run, but left runners at the corners when Brady House flew out to left.

Konnor Griffin legged out an infield single against Nationals reliever Orlando Ribalta in the bottom of the inning, putting runners at the corners with no outs. But Ribalta struck out Bryan Reynolds and induced a game-ending double play grounder by Jake Mangum to record his first career save.

The Nationals took advantage of a mistake-riddled performance by the Pirates, who committed four errors. Two of those errors, a hit batter and a wild pitch led to six of the Nationals’ runs.


Trailing 7-6, Mangum drew a walk to lead off the ninth and stole second. Nationals reliever Clayton Beeter (1-0) then hit Ryan O’Hearn with a pitch. Oneil Cruz grounded into a fielder’s choice, setting up runners at the corners with one out. Beeter struck out Marcell Ozuna before walking Nick Yorke to load the bases.

Brandon Lowe hit a liner back up the middle that hit Beeter’s glove and the glove of Nasim Nunez for an infield single to tie the game at 7.

Daylen Lile and Drew Millas also had two hits for the Nationals. Mangum led the Pirates with three of their 15 hits. Cruz, Griffin, Brandon Lowe and Nick Gonzales each had two hits and an RBI.

The most costly of the errors came in the fifth when Griffin fielded what should have been an inning-ending double play grounder by Luis Garcia Jr. Griffin tagged second late and spiked the intended throw to first into the ground. The ball bounced into right field, clearing the bases and giving the Nationals a 3-0 lead. Garcia Jr. then scored on a throwing error by Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft, who allowed five runs (two earned) over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walking two.

The Pirates tied the game at 4 in the bottom of the fourth, highlighted by a 423-foot, three-run home run to left by Ozuna – his first as a Pirate – off Nationals starter Foster Griffin, who gave up four runs over 5 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out seven.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Errors #prove #costly #Nationals #10inning #win #Pirates">Deadspin | Errors prove costly in Nationals’ 10-inning win over Pirates Apr 16, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Nasim Nuñez (26) slides into Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (6) at second base forcing an error and allowing two runs to score during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images James Wood had two hits, including a two-out go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning to lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-7 extra-inning win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon. Wood’s hit off Pirates closer Dennis Santana (2-1) scored automatic runner Jorbit Vivas and gave the Nationals their eventual winning margin and a split of the four-game series. Washington had a chance to add a second run, but left runners at the corners when Brady House flew out to left. Konnor Griffin legged out an infield single against Nationals reliever Orlando Ribalta in the bottom of the inning, putting runners at the corners with no outs. But Ribalta struck out Bryan Reynolds and induced a game-ending double play grounder by Jake Mangum to record his first career save. The Nationals took advantage of a mistake-riddled performance by the Pirates, who committed four errors. Two of those errors, a hit batter and a wild pitch led to six of the Nationals’ runs. Trailing 7-6, Mangum drew a walk to lead off the ninth and stole second. Nationals reliever Clayton Beeter (1-0) then hit Ryan O’Hearn with a pitch. Oneil Cruz grounded into a fielder’s choice, setting up runners at the corners with one out. Beeter struck out Marcell Ozuna before walking Nick Yorke to load the bases. Brandon Lowe hit a liner back up the middle that hit Beeter’s glove and the glove of Nasim Nunez for an infield single to tie the game at 7. Daylen Lile and Drew Millas also had two hits for the Nationals. Mangum led the Pirates with three of their 15 hits. Cruz, Griffin, Brandon Lowe and Nick Gonzales each had two hits and an RBI. The most costly of the errors came in the fifth when Griffin fielded what should have been an inning-ending double play grounder by Luis Garcia Jr. Griffin tagged second late and spiked the intended throw to first into the ground. The ball bounced into right field, clearing the bases and giving the Nationals a 3-0 lead. Garcia Jr. then scored on a throwing error by Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft, who allowed five runs (two earned) over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walking two. The Pirates tied the game at 4 in the bottom of the fourth, highlighted by a 423-foot, three-run home run to left by Ozuna – his first as a Pirate – off Nationals starter Foster Griffin, who gave up four runs over 5 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out seven. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Errors #prove #costly #Nationals #10inning #win #Pirates

Deadspin | Offenses for Mets, Cubs trending in opposite directions entering series Apr 10, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Bo Bichette (19) runs out a single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The New York Mets are mired in their worst offensive slump in almost a decade — just in time to meet the Chicago Cubs, who are in the midst of a much-needed lineup revival. The Mets will look to snap a lengthy skid Friday afternoon when they visit the Cubs in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League rivals. Kodai Senga (0-2, 7.07 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Edward Cabrera (1-0, 1.62 ERA) in a battle of right-handers. Both teams were off Thursday after completing road series Wednesday. The Mets continued sinking with an 8-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers while the Cubs remained hot with an 11-2 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies. The loss was the eighth straight for the Mets, who have been blanked three times while being outscored 44-12 during a tailspin that began April 8, five days after Juan Soto sustained a strained right calf against the San Francisco Giants. Soto has begun his running progression at Citi Field and could return during a nine-game homestand for New York slated to begin next Tuesday. Twelve runs are the fewest for the Mets in an eight-game span since they also had 12 runs while going 1-7 from June 5-14, 2018. New York, which is batting .175 during the losing streak, has scored in just 10 of the last 72 innings and has ended a frame with a lead just seven times since its most recent win, a 10-inning 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 7. Offseason acquisitions Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco are batting a combined .212. Two of the Mets’ five hits Wednesday were recorded by MJ Melendez, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day. “It’s tough right now … everybody’s upset,” Bichette said. “I don’t really have much to say, other than I can’t explain it and we’ll keep on working and figure it out.” The Cubs appeared to finish figuring out their offensive issues against the Phillies, whom they outscored 28-19 over the three-game series, including 21-6 over the final two games they won. Chicago has scored 35 runs in its last four games dating to a 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The Cubs opened the season with 59 runs in their first 14 games, including 35 runs in the nine games prior to Sunday’s outburst. The Cubs also have at least 10 hits in each of the last four games after reaching double figures just three times in the first 14 games. Three players — Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw — had three hits apiece Wednesday. Shaw recorded three doubles and is just the fifth player in team history to collect three extra-base hits while batting ninth. “When your nine hitter hits three doubles, that’s a good sign,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “We just did a nice job on offense again (Wednesday).” Senga took the loss in his most recent start last Saturday, giving up a career-high seven runs over 2 1/3 innings as the Mets fell to the Athletics, 11-6. Cabrera didn’t factor into the decision last Saturday after allowing three runs on eight hits over five innings in the Cubs’ extra-innings loss to the Pirates. Senga is 1-1 with a 4.09 ERA in two career starts against the Cubs. Cabrera is 2-2 with a 5.09 ERA in 10 starts against the Mets. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Offenses #Mets #Cubs #trending #directions #entering #seriesApr 10, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Bo Bichette (19) runs out a single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The New York Mets are mired in their worst offensive slump in almost a decade — just in time to meet the Chicago Cubs, who are in the midst of a much-needed lineup revival.

The Mets will look to snap a lengthy skid Friday afternoon when they visit the Cubs in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League rivals.

Kodai Senga (0-2, 7.07 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Edward Cabrera (1-0, 1.62 ERA) in a battle of right-handers.

Both teams were off Thursday after completing road series Wednesday. The Mets continued sinking with an 8-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers while the Cubs remained hot with an 11-2 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies.

The loss was the eighth straight for the Mets, who have been blanked three times while being outscored 44-12 during a tailspin that began April 8, five days after Juan Soto sustained a strained right calf against the San Francisco Giants. Soto has begun his running progression at Citi Field and could return during a nine-game homestand for New York slated to begin next Tuesday.

Twelve runs are the fewest for the Mets in an eight-game span since they also had 12 runs while going 1-7 from June 5-14, 2018. New York, which is batting .175 during the losing streak, has scored in just 10 of the last 72 innings and has ended a frame with a lead just seven times since its most recent win, a 10-inning 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 7.

Offseason acquisitions Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco are batting a combined .212. Two of the Mets’ five hits Wednesday were recorded by MJ Melendez, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day.


“It’s tough right now … everybody’s upset,” Bichette said. “I don’t really have much to say, other than I can’t explain it and we’ll keep on working and figure it out.”

The Cubs appeared to finish figuring out their offensive issues against the Phillies, whom they outscored 28-19 over the three-game series, including 21-6 over the final two games they won.

Chicago has scored 35 runs in its last four games dating to a 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The Cubs opened the season with 59 runs in their first 14 games, including 35 runs in the nine games prior to Sunday’s outburst.

The Cubs also have at least 10 hits in each of the last four games after reaching double figures just three times in the first 14 games. Three players — Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw — had three hits apiece Wednesday.

Shaw recorded three doubles and is just the fifth player in team history to collect three extra-base hits while batting ninth.

“When your nine hitter hits three doubles, that’s a good sign,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “We just did a nice job on offense again (Wednesday).”

Senga took the loss in his most recent start last Saturday, giving up a career-high seven runs over 2 1/3 innings as the Mets fell to the Athletics, 11-6. Cabrera didn’t factor into the decision last Saturday after allowing three runs on eight hits over five innings in the Cubs’ extra-innings loss to the Pirates.

Senga is 1-1 with a 4.09 ERA in two career starts against the Cubs. Cabrera is 2-2 with a 5.09 ERA in 10 starts against the Mets.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Offenses #Mets #Cubs #trending #directions #entering #series">Deadspin | Offenses for Mets, Cubs trending in opposite directions entering series Apr 10, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Bo Bichette (19) runs out a single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The New York Mets are mired in their worst offensive slump in almost a decade — just in time to meet the Chicago Cubs, who are in the midst of a much-needed lineup revival. The Mets will look to snap a lengthy skid Friday afternoon when they visit the Cubs in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League rivals. Kodai Senga (0-2, 7.07 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Edward Cabrera (1-0, 1.62 ERA) in a battle of right-handers. Both teams were off Thursday after completing road series Wednesday. The Mets continued sinking with an 8-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers while the Cubs remained hot with an 11-2 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies. The loss was the eighth straight for the Mets, who have been blanked three times while being outscored 44-12 during a tailspin that began April 8, five days after Juan Soto sustained a strained right calf against the San Francisco Giants. Soto has begun his running progression at Citi Field and could return during a nine-game homestand for New York slated to begin next Tuesday. Twelve runs are the fewest for the Mets in an eight-game span since they also had 12 runs while going 1-7 from June 5-14, 2018. New York, which is batting .175 during the losing streak, has scored in just 10 of the last 72 innings and has ended a frame with a lead just seven times since its most recent win, a 10-inning 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 7. Offseason acquisitions Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco are batting a combined .212. Two of the Mets’ five hits Wednesday were recorded by MJ Melendez, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day. “It’s tough right now … everybody’s upset,” Bichette said. “I don’t really have much to say, other than I can’t explain it and we’ll keep on working and figure it out.” The Cubs appeared to finish figuring out their offensive issues against the Phillies, whom they outscored 28-19 over the three-game series, including 21-6 over the final two games they won. Chicago has scored 35 runs in its last four games dating to a 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The Cubs opened the season with 59 runs in their first 14 games, including 35 runs in the nine games prior to Sunday’s outburst. The Cubs also have at least 10 hits in each of the last four games after reaching double figures just three times in the first 14 games. Three players — Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw — had three hits apiece Wednesday. Shaw recorded three doubles and is just the fifth player in team history to collect three extra-base hits while batting ninth. “When your nine hitter hits three doubles, that’s a good sign,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “We just did a nice job on offense again (Wednesday).” Senga took the loss in his most recent start last Saturday, giving up a career-high seven runs over 2 1/3 innings as the Mets fell to the Athletics, 11-6. Cabrera didn’t factor into the decision last Saturday after allowing three runs on eight hits over five innings in the Cubs’ extra-innings loss to the Pirates. Senga is 1-1 with a 4.09 ERA in two career starts against the Cubs. Cabrera is 2-2 with a 5.09 ERA in 10 starts against the Mets. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Offenses #Mets #Cubs #trending #directions #entering #series

Former Celtic free-kick specialist Shunsuke Nakamura will join Japan’s World Cup coaching staff, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on Thursday.

The former midfielder was known for his set-piece prowess and scored a memorable curling free-kick against Manchester United in the Champions League.

The JFA said Nakamura would join coach Hajime Moriyasu’s backroom staff for the World Cup, where Japan has been drawn in Group F with the Netherlands, Tunisia and Sweden.

“I gave a lot of thought to the impact my involvement might have at this crucial stage, with the World Cup finals just around the corner,” the 47-year-old said.

“But after receiving a passionate and encouraging message from Moriyasu, I decided to accept.”

Nakamura won 98 caps for Japan, scoring 24 goals, and played at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.

ALSO READ: New Zealand qualifies for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

He joined Celtic in 2005 from Italian side Reggina and went on to win three Scottish league titles during his four seasons in Glasgow.

He retired in 2022 and became an assistant coach with Japanese side Yokohama FC.

“I am committed to sharing the same vision as the Japan players as they compete on the world stage, and I will do everything to help them achieve their goals,” Nakamura said.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#FIFA #World #Cup #ExCeltic #midfielder #Nakamura #joins #Japan #coaching #staff #World #Cup">FIFA World Cup 2026: Ex-Celtic midfielder Nakamura joins Japan coaching staff for World Cup Former Celtic free-kick specialist Shunsuke Nakamura will join Japan’s World Cup coaching staff, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on Thursday.The former midfielder was known for his set-piece prowess and scored a memorable curling free-kick against Manchester United in the Champions League.The JFA said Nakamura would join coach Hajime Moriyasu’s backroom staff for the World Cup, where Japan has been drawn in Group F with the Netherlands, Tunisia and Sweden.“I gave a lot of thought to the impact my involvement might have at this crucial stage, with the World Cup finals just around the corner,” the 47-year-old said.“But after receiving a passionate and encouraging message from Moriyasu, I decided to accept.”Nakamura won 98 caps for Japan, scoring 24 goals, and played at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.ALSO READ: New Zealand qualifies for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027He joined Celtic in 2005 from Italian side Reggina and went on to win three Scottish league titles during his four seasons in Glasgow.He retired in 2022 and became an assistant coach with Japanese side Yokohama FC.“I am committed to sharing the same vision as the Japan players as they compete on the world stage, and I will do everything to help them achieve their goals,” Nakamura said.Published on Apr 16, 2026 #FIFA #World #Cup #ExCeltic #midfielder #Nakamura #joins #Japan #coaching #staff #World #Cup

New Zealand qualifies for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

He joined Celtic in 2005 from Italian side Reggina and went on to win three Scottish league titles during his four seasons in Glasgow.

He retired in 2022 and became an assistant coach with Japanese side Yokohama FC.

“I am committed to sharing the same vision as the Japan players as they compete on the world stage, and I will do everything to help them achieve their goals,” Nakamura said.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#FIFA #World #Cup #ExCeltic #midfielder #Nakamura #joins #Japan #coaching #staff #World #Cup">FIFA World Cup 2026: Ex-Celtic midfielder Nakamura joins Japan coaching staff for World Cup

Former Celtic free-kick specialist Shunsuke Nakamura will join Japan’s World Cup coaching staff, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on Thursday.

The former midfielder was known for his set-piece prowess and scored a memorable curling free-kick against Manchester United in the Champions League.

The JFA said Nakamura would join coach Hajime Moriyasu’s backroom staff for the World Cup, where Japan has been drawn in Group F with the Netherlands, Tunisia and Sweden.

“I gave a lot of thought to the impact my involvement might have at this crucial stage, with the World Cup finals just around the corner,” the 47-year-old said.

“But after receiving a passionate and encouraging message from Moriyasu, I decided to accept.”

Nakamura won 98 caps for Japan, scoring 24 goals, and played at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.

ALSO READ: New Zealand qualifies for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

He joined Celtic in 2005 from Italian side Reggina and went on to win three Scottish league titles during his four seasons in Glasgow.

He retired in 2022 and became an assistant coach with Japanese side Yokohama FC.

“I am committed to sharing the same vision as the Japan players as they compete on the world stage, and I will do everything to help them achieve their goals,” Nakamura said.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#FIFA #World #Cup #ExCeltic #midfielder #Nakamura #joins #Japan #coaching #staff #World #Cup

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