Japanese coaches bring global perspective to Xinjiang football

NAMPA / Xinhua
2025-10-15
URUMQI, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Ten months ago, Japanese coach Masami Taki arrived in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, hoping to open a window to the wider world of football. The 53-year-old, who has spent much of his career in Thailand and Southeast Asia, is now guiding Xinjiang's under-20 side. "Xinjiang players have unique advantages," Taki said. "They are strong and physically impressive, but they still......
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