Football: Asian Cup trophy would be "best birthday present" for Minamino

Still looking to make his mark at the AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates, rising star Takumi Minamino celebrated his 24th birthday Wednesday on the eve of Japan's final Group F clash with Uzbekistan.With both sides having won their previous two matches, the showdown will determine which nation heads into the last 16 as group winner.A four-time Austrian Bundesliga winner with Salzburg, Minamino said he was focused on lifting more silverware when the Asian Cup wraps up in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 1."Winning this tournament would be the best 24th birthday present possible," said the attacker, …READ FULL ARTICLE