Troussier bows out with well wishes for Japan's soccer future

Troussier bows out with well wishes for Japan's soccer future

MORI, Japan - Outgoing Japan soccer coach Philippe Troussier waves to reporters at the end of his last press conference in the town of Mori, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 19. Troussier will step down from the coaching position he has held for nearly four years at the end of June.

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