MORIMACHI, Shizuoka Pref. -- Japan coach Philippe Troussier disappointed reporters by refusing to take any questions at a news conference on Tuesday, the first day of his team's World Cup preparation camp.
Japan coach Philippe Troussier hugs "Ron," a dachshund owned by a JFA official, after Tuesday's press conference in Morimachi, Shizuoka Prefecture.Accompanied by Japan Football Association president Shunichiro Okano, Troussier offered a statement to the 379 journalists and photographers at the Japan team's World Cup media center in Shizuoka Prefecture.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.