Japanese Soccer Star Naoki Matsuda Dead at Age of 34

Japanese soccer player Naoki Matsuda died at the age of 34. The defender played for Japan´s team in each game of the 2002 World Cup.

The suspected reason for his death was a heart attack. The star died during a training session on Tuesday.

Matsuda was a highly esteemed member of the Blue Samurai squads and played as a respresentative for his country on 40 occasions.