The guest is Tetsuji Hashiratani, a former captain of the Japanese national team who played an active part in Verdy Kawasaki during the J-League’s founding period. This time, we will talk about the U-24 Japan National Team, who will make a leap forward at the Tokyo Olympics, with a man who was once called a warlord! In addition, you can see the face of director Moriyasu’s back, which he knows only because he is a former national teammate! ■ Tetsuji Hashiratani (former Japan national team) Before the opening of the J-League, he played for the Nissan Motors Soccer Club, the predecessor of Yokohama F. Marinos. After that, he was one of the legendary players representing the J-League’s founding period, who has been active as a defensive key in Verdy Kawasaki since 1992. He was called a “fighting general” because of his appearance that inspires the team violently. As an indispensable presence for the Japanese national team, he participated in 72 international A matches. I was standing on the pitch as a captain during the Doha tragedy. After retiring, he continues to work for the Japanese soccer world, including directing various clubs. ■ Tokyo Verdy (Verdy Kawasaki) One of the 10 original members who joined the J-League when it was launched. Kazuyoshi Miura, Ruy Ramos and many other star players are among the prestigious prestigious players who boasted overwhelming strength, such as being the champion of the 93rd and 94th seasons. However, after the 2009 season, he was forced to fight in J2, and now he is trying to return to J1 under the direction of OB Hideki Nagai who knows the golden age.
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