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FIFA chief Sepp Blatter has reiterated his desire for clubs to field at least six homegrown players in order to limit the number of foreigners in their teams.

Yokohama F-Marinos did more than break the monopoly of Jubilo Iwata and Kashima Antlers by winning the closest title race in J-League history - they breathed new life into domestic soccer in Japan.

Japan reaffirmed their commitment on Wednesday to play two friendlies in the United States this month, just hours after Major League Baseball cancelled its season-opening series in Tokyo.

Having proved themselves on the international stage over the past year, Japan, South Korea and China are set to battle for regional supremacy at club level in the inaugural 'A3' Champions Cup.