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Has Hidetoshi Nakata played outside of Asia?
After the 1998 World Cup in France, Nakata was signed by Perugia in Italy's Serie A.
Did Bellmare Hiratsuka win any medals during the 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup?
Bellmare Hiratsuka won the 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup.
Did Japan national under-23 football team win the Olympics in 1996?
Japan didn't advance from their group.
Which game, tournament or championship was Hidetoshi Nakata given the Man of the Match award?
At the 2006 World Cup, Nakata's performance against Croatia earned him a Man of the Match award.
What was Hidetoshi Nakata's earliest international performance?
Hidetoshi Nakata represented U-17 Japan at the 1993 U-17 World Championship.
Had he suffered any injuries in his career?
Nakata would suffer with nagging injuries throughout his two and a half seasons with Parma.
Was nakata liked or respected by his team, critics or fans?
Though Nakata was not the most complete midfielder of the era and often played in fits and starts in Italy, he captured the hearts of tens of thousands of fans.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article on Hidetoshi Nakata besides his club and international career in football and perception?
After the 2006 FIFA World Cup, on July 3, 2006, Nakata announced his retirement from professional football and the Japanese national team

Question: What happened after the announcement?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened after Hidetoshi Nakata's 2006 World Cup retirement intention announcement?