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 ¡ª the first foreign coach of the Japan women¡¯s team ¡ª was unceremoniously dumped less than two weeks later.
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