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Hideki Matsui

1. Hideki Matsui to become Yomiuri Giants manager, returning to his old club after 24 years

   Asahi and NHK reported on Oct 23 that the Yomiuri Giants will appoint Hideki Matsui, 52, as their next manager, his first return to the club since his playing days 24 years ago. The previous manager resigned after being arrested in May on suspicion of assault, a case later dropped without charge; the Giants finished second in the regular season and went out in the first round of the playoffs. Matsui joined the Yankees in 2003, was World Series MVP in 2009, retired in 2012 with 2,643 hits and 507 home runs, and received the People's Honour Award in 2013.

   Oct 23, 2026 Afternoon