Nils Nielsen was not offered a new contract after leading Japan to the Women's Asian Cup title Credit: DAVID GRAY / AFP

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.

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