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Manchester: Yui Hasegawa has revealed that seeing Japan create history by lifting the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup instilled a burning desire in her to one day play in – and win – the tournament.

Having won numerous titles with Japan at both junior and senior level, Hasegawa achieved the first part of that dream by appearing in – and scoring at – the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France as she developed into an integral part of the Nadeshiko side after making her debut in 2017.

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🇯🇵 @jfa_nadeshiko & @westhamwomen star Yui Hasegawa featured for inaugural champions Nippon TV Beleza in 2019!

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But despite her success for the national team and the all-conquering NTV Beleza in Japan’s WE League, it could be argued that Hasegawa’s considerable talent did not receive the recognition it warranted – at least outside of her homeland – until she moved to West Ham United in the Women’s Super League in August 2021 following a successful half-season stint with AC Milan. .....

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