Nils Nielsen’s shock exit as Japan coach after leading them to Women’s Asian Cup glory was partly down to communication issues and cultural differences, officials and experts said.
Greenlander Nielsen took a rampant Nadeshiko Japan to their third Asian title in four tournaments, beating Australia 1-0 in the final in Sydney on March 21.
The 54-year-old — the first foreign coach of the Japan women’s team — was unceremoniously dumped less than two weeks later.
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