
(FILES) Japan's goalkeeper Zion Suzuki eyes the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Brazil and Japan at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026. Zion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse on the way to becoming the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history. The 23-year-old is reportedly set to join Premier League Aston Villa from Italian team Parma for up to 35 million euros ($40 million) following an impressive World Cup. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)


