Football: Joint top scorer Osako named MVP after Kobe’s 1st J1 title

Vissel Kobe forward Yuya Osako was named the J-League’s most valuable player for the first time on Tuesday after the season’s joint top scorer played an instrumental role in the club winning their first top-flight title. The 33-year-old scored 22 goals this term as he started all but two of the 34 J1 games for Kobe with his hold-up play, shooting abilities both off his feet and head, as well as…