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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA] Hasegawa: Japan's 2011 champions made me dream of winning World Cup

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March 14, 2023

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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.



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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