Former Japan striker Shinji Okazaki, known for scoring 50 international goals, the third-most in Samurai Blue history, has announced his retirement at the end of the current football season. The 37-year-old, a Premier League title winner with Leicester City, expressed his intention to contribute until the season's conclusion despite physical challenges.
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Former Japan striker Shinji Okazaki, whose 50 international goals are the third-most in Samurai Blue history, will retire at the end of this season. https://t.co/FPZKvtfkpP