Football: Tanaka rues mistake as Suzuki, Kamada open up on club futures

HOUSTON, Texas - Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka was apologetic for the part he played in a late 2-1 loss to Brazil at the World Cup as Zion Suzuki and Daichi Kamada clarified their stance on their club futures on Tuesday.

Tanaka stole the ball at the edge of his own box in second-half stoppage time at Houston Stadium on Monday but played his ensuing pass short as Brazil regained possession, resulting in Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic winner in the round of 32.