Japan¡¯s Greenland-born women¡¯s soccer coach Nils Nielsen is no fan of U.S. President Donald Trump, but he loves his team and believes it can become a fan favorite at the Asian Cup in Australia.
The tournament kicks off on Sunday, and Japan is among the favorites, with a talented squad featuring no fewer than 16 England-based players and a reputation for fast, exciting soccer.
Australian fans will get behind their own team in huge numbers, but Nielsen thinks Japan¡¯s style and personality will win it a place in the locals¡¯ hearts.
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