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Japan, the 2002 World Cup hosts, cemented their status as a top-tier footballing nation, propelled by the technical excellence of the J-League.
Japan, the 2002 World Cup hosts, cemented their status as a top-tier footballing nation, propelled by the technical excellence of the J-League.
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