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Sports Navi App Launches Follow Feature for Japan National Soccer Team Players

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Published May 29, 2026 12:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:52 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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LINE Yahoo and Sports Navi have added a 'follow' feature for Japan national soccer team players in the Sports Navi app.
Users can receive real-time notifications about match appearances and goals.
The feature will expand to include J-League and overseas players.

LINE Yahoo and Sports Navi have added a 'follow' feature for Japan national soccer team players in the Sports Navi app. Users can receive real-time notifications about match appearances and goals. The feature will expand to include J-League and overseas players.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000326.000077000.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 29, 2026

LINE Yahoo Corporation and Sports Navi, Inc. have released a 'follow' feature for Japan national soccer team players on the 'Sports Navi' app. By registering their favorite players, users can receive real-time notifications regarding match appearances, goals, and other updates. Previously limited to MLB and professional baseball players, the feature now includes Japan national soccer team players starting with the 2026 World Cup special coverage. Plans are in place to expand this to J-League and Japanese players in overseas leagues. Users must log in with an SMS-verified Yahoo! JAPAN ID to use this feature.

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Announced　May 29, 2026 12:00 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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Yes, it is available for free within the app.

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