“I didn’t feel like I was supporting Japan.” Shoji Shiro apologizes for his attitude in the game against Germany.

Former Japan national football team FW Shoji Jo (47) posted a video on his YouTube channel on November 28, 2022, when the World Cup (World Cup) Qatar tournament and the Japan-Germany match were broadcast live. apologized for his controversial attitude.


  • Mr. Shoji Jo (Photo: Itaru Chiba/Aflo)

  • Mr. Shoji Jo (Photo: Itaru Chiba/Aflo)

Some said, “It’s like a reaction from a German supporter.”

On the 23rd, Mr. Jo broadcast a live broadcast of watching the game against Germany on “JO Channel”.

In the 38th minute of the second half, when the score was 1-1, when substitute forward Takuma Asano scored a spectacular come-from-behind goal through the near side of Germany’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Furuta, the channel producer, was there with him. When Mr. Yasuhiro clapped his hands and was overjoyed, he showed a surprised expression, saying, “Oh, I’m in.”

After Japan’s victory was decided, he praised Moriyasu’s command, saying, “I think this was a strategic win.” He also pointed out the poor performance of the country.

On the 13th, when Mr. Jo appeared as a guest in a YouTube video of former Japan national team defender Marcus Torio Tanaka, he said that Moriyasu Japan was “four years that I really couldn’t build up” and said, “Four years ago (Moriyasu) took office. I don’t know if I have a concept for when I did it now.

Regarding Mr. Shiro’s attitude during the live broadcast of the game against Germany, the comments included, “I wanted you to be happy as a nation,” “The moment you win, the atmosphere will be hellish,” and “Why did you bother to broadcast live? With such a low tension lol,” “I can’t withdraw from the criticism, but I feel like a German supporter…” “Don’t you like Moriyasu’s success??” had been submitted.

“I was worried about whether or not to go to the hospital.”

In response to this criticism, Mr. Jo posted a video on the 28th with the title, “First of all, I apologize for the live broadcast. And I will win the next match against Spain!” During the live broadcast of the match against Germany, many viewers commented, “I didn’t feel like I was rooting for the Japanese national team.” At that time, I was very unwell.I was worried about whether or not to go to the hospital, but I just had to do the streaming.I’ve been doing a lot of work without sleeping, so I was worried until the last minute.” and revealed the inside information.

He continued, “I was going to do my best, but it’s quite…I watched a little bit (of the live video), but I felt like I was arguing. “I’m really sorry that I made the viewers who were watching feel uncomfortable,” he bowed.

Mr. Shiro says he is now in good health. On this day, after appearing at a public viewing event for the Japan-Costa Rica match, he said, “This is really a shock,” at Japan’s unexpected defeat. The real intention is the real intention,” he leaked. On the other hand, for the final group stage match against Spain on December 2nd, he said, “We have three points. .

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