Takashi Usami scored a brace as Gamba Osaka from Japan beat Korea Republic's FC Seoul 3-1 in the AFC Champions League last 16, first-leg played at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Usami opened the scoring just after the hour mark before Koki Yonekura added a second for the visitors. Usami added a third in the 86th minute before Yun Ju-tae netting late for the home side. Gamba started well and domin...Full Story »

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have snapped up highly rated Japanese teenage striker Takashi Usami on a loan deal from J-League side Gamba Osaka. The 19-year-old, who is being touted as one of Japan's brightest prospects, will begin a one-year term with Bayern next month and is expected to arrive in Munich on July 15. "Bayern Munich is one of the world's top clubs," Usami said at a press co...Full Story »