Shunsuke Nakamura appears with Kengo Kawamata at Adidas event! Enthusiastically emphasizes the importance of “creativity in football”
Adidas Japan, a multi-sport brand, held "TANGO LEAGUE TOKYO FINAL 2018" on June 16th at Roppongi Hills Arena to determine the No. 1 street footballer in Japan. The best player will be given the right to participate in the world tournament "TANGO LEAGUE FINAL" held in Russia and a tour to watch the World Cup final. A fierce battle unfolded between the influential players with only one ticket. Former Japan national team midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura of Jubilo Iwata will appear as a special guest, and he will speak passionately about his unique view of soccer in a talk show. In the exhibition match held at the end of the event, strong members such as FW Kengo Kawamata participated in the event, and the soccer fans who gathered in a "fighting match" that could not be beaten by Russia were greatly excited.
Principal Sato
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2018/06/21
This event is a big futsal stage that will be the final match of the football league "TANGO LEAGUE" for 16 to 25 year olds held from March to June.
Divided into 2 group leagues with 1 qualifying group and 4 teams, the 4 teams that won each will play the finals in a tournament format.
At the end, the No. 1 street football player in Japan will be decided from the players who performed well in each match, and the best player selected will participate in the world tournament "TANGO LEAGUE FINAL" to be held in Russia. You can.
Shunsuke Nakamura, who participated in the World Cup twice in Germany in 2006 and in South Africa in 2010, appeared as a special guest.
On June 11, he developed anterior ankle impingement syndrome and underwent surgery for synovitis, so he was on crutches.
On June 11, he developed anterior ankle impingement syndrome and underwent surgery for synovitis, so he was on crutches.
The supporters voiced their concerns, but when he showed a healthy appearance in front of the fans gathered in Roppongi, the venue erupted in applause.
While covering his injured leg, he sat down slowly, picked up the microphone, and developed a talk about "the importance of creativity in football."
Regarding this theme, Nakamura said, "I have a B-class license from the Japan Football Association, and the word 'creative' appears in textbooks. In that sense, creativity is Japan's I think it's important for both the company and the world," he said, referring to his own episode. However, I believe that being able to play one's own style in any situation is the true skill."
Furthermore, when asked how he discovered his creativity, he said, "When I was little, I used to play against the wall, and I practiced kicking a chalked mat. As an extension of that, I used free kicks and set plays. I think there is now a time when I can live with it,” revealing the background leading to his current style of play.
After the talk show, Kawamata, who belongs to the same Jubilo Iwata, took the stage. Nakamura made the audience laugh by introducing him as "my few friends".
Also, in "TANGO LEAGUE", "ZOTT WASEDA" won all 6 matches from the preliminary league to the final.
Nakamura sent a unique message like "Congratulations" and "Continue wearing Adidas".
In addition to Kawamata, Yokohama F. Marinos GK Daiki Iikura, same GK Tetsuya Enomoto, in addition to Kawamata in the final match for the ticket to the world tournament "TANGO LEAGUE FINAL" held in Russia, last season "Shunsuke FIVE" by DF Takashi Amano and FW Daisuke Sakata, who announced their retirement after the end and played an active part in Yokohama F・Marinos etc., will participate in the war.
Gorgeous members who have deep friendships with Nakamura gathered for friends who were unable to play due to injury, and fought a heated battle with a special team made up of players who were active in each team.
Challenger's special team shows their physical strength without hesitation against "Shunsuke FIVE".
However, Kawamata, who was challenged to a game with more "seriousness" than expected, showed his stubbornness and scored 5 points including the score of the same player, resulting in a 5-3 victory.
Kei Chisaka, who belongs to P_LEAGUE U25, decided to go to Russia from the special team.
On this day, he wore Adidas' latest sprint spikes, "X18", and demonstrated his splendid ball handling with a sense of speed. Out of 8 teams, he won the No. 1 street footballer in Japan.
On this day, he wore Adidas' latest sprint spikes, "X18", and demonstrated his splendid ball handling with a sense of speed. Out of 8 teams, he won the No. 1 street footballer in Japan.
Regarding the reason for selection, Nakamura explained, ``In terms of creativity, he is a player who can demonstrate his strengths no matter what team he goes to. and praised.
*For a detailed article on the sprint spike "X18", please see here↓.
After the award ceremony, Chisaka was sent off in a car with a Russian beauty in the production of “Go straight to Russia”.
Kawamata sent a cheer saying, "I also wanted to go to Russia as a representative of Japan. Have fun!"
After seeing off Chisaka, Nakamura concluded the event with a smile, saying, "I had an ankle cleaning surgery today, so I couldn't (play). Next time, I'd like to be able to participate. Thank you."
Nakamura's return to the game is expected to be the second match against Consadole Sapporo (July 22, Sapporo Atsubetsu) at the earliest.
Until the day when we can see the “golden left foot” in the J League again, let’s see the “miracle” caused by the Japanese national team who got off to the best start in Russia.
Text/Photos/Sato Shusho
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