Tokyo, April 6, 2026 (AFP) - Former Matilda Blayney leaves as Japan assistant coach

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Former Australia midfielder Leah Blayney followed Women's Asian Cup-winning coach Nils Nielsen out the Japan exit door on Monday, leaving as assistant coach at the end of her contract. Japan dumped Nielsen at the end of his contract last week, just 12 days after he led them to their third Asian title in four tournaments. Japanese football chiefs accused the Dane of being a "lax" coach, and said they did not believe he could win next year's World......

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