The Japanese national football team, who returned to Japan after the World Cup, met with Prime Minister Kishida.
Coach MORIYASU Hajime said that he was able to fight with courage thanks to the support of the Japanese people, and expressed his determination, "I will continue to fight with the spirit and pride of the Japanese people."
Coach Moriyasu and his players returned to Japan on the 7th after finishing the World Cup in Qatar in the last 16 for the second time in a row.
Director Moriyasu said, "Thanks to the support of the people, I was able to fight with courage. I want to continue to fight for Japan with the spirit and pride of the Japanese people. The power of sports, athletes." I want to do my best so that I can deliver the power that I have," he expressed his determination.
In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "I think he surprised the world, and without a doubt many Japanese fans have been given courage and energy. I want to.”
At the end of the meeting, both Director Moriyasu and Prime Minister Kishida exchanged new notebooks with their names signed, as they both have a habit of writing down their daily events and realizations in small notebooks.
At that time, the contents of director Moriyasu's notebook became a hot topic, and director Moriyasu said, "I was photographed, but what I wrote before the Croatia match was that 'nothing is impossible for Japan.' was written in English," he said.
"I really think there is a possibility, and I feel that it is not impossible that the possibilities that they have shown me can compete in the world of Japanese youth and Japanese people. I would appreciate it if you could do it," he said.
Coach Moriyasu told reporters after the meeting, "I felt once again that everyone cheered me on and that the players were also working hard. Especially for young people, Japan can compete with the world. I would appreciate it if the players could feel that we can win."
Captain Yoshida "I want to make this fever more exciting"
Captain Maya Yoshida told reporters after the meeting, "I would be happy if I could cheer up and cheer up Japan even a little, and I would be happy if soccer became more exciting all over Japan. The excitement is more than I imagined. I think, and I hope that this heat will be more excited and many people will come to see the game."
Meeting with Prime Minister Nagatomo "Bravo!"
Yuto Nagatomo told reporters after the meeting, "I was really happy to receive the words 'Thank you for the excitement' from Prime Minister Kishida. I really love Bravo and my favorite team, and I want to play more soccer for a day longer. I was really moved by the support of many people, and I was able to fight until the end, so I want to thank everyone in Japan."
In addition, the reporters shook him, saying, "If you could describe your feelings after meeting Prime Minister Kishida in one word...", he shouted "Bravo!"
Doan "We have to see the reality and move forward"
Ritsu Doan told reporters after the meeting, "I was very frustrated and couldn't change history, so I have to face the reality and move forward. For the next four years, more than ever. I think that I have to work hard, so I want to play with determination and responsibility to encourage the people of the nation."