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Football: Ex-Japan boss Zaccheroni inducted into Japan Football Hall of Fame

Former Japan men's football head coach Alberto Zaccheroni poses during a ceremony to induct him into the Japan Football Hall of Fame in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2024. The 71-year-old led Japan for four years until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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Japan team train before final Group C match against Colombia

ITU, Brazil - Coach Alberto Zaccheroni (L) observes the training in Itu, Brazil, on June 22, 2014, ahead of Japan's final Group C game against Columbia.

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Japan coach Zaccheroni defends power play tactics

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni leaves a press conference room in Itu, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. He defended his decision to deploy power play tactics at the World Cup, but conceded his players have struggled to carry out his instructions because it is "not in their DNA."

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Zaccheroni meets press in Itu, Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (L) explains to reporters his decision on June 22, 2014, to give the players on the national football team for the World Cup a day off in Itu, Brazil. Hiromi Hara, general secretary of the Japan Football Association, stands next to him.

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Japan prepare for do-or-die Group C clash with Colombia

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni watches his players during a training session at Itu, Brazil, on June 20, 2014. Japan will play against Colombia, who have already booked a spot in the knockout stage, in their final World Cup Group C match on June 24.

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Zaccheroni in talk show

TOKYO, Japan - Japan national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni speaks during a talk show in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2013.

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Zac and his similitude

TOKYO, Japan - Japan national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (L) is pictured with a look-alike mannequin during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2013.

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Alberto Zaccheroni

NARITA, Japan - Japan's national men's soccer team manager Alberto Zaccheroni speaks with reporters after arriving at Narita airport near Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2014.

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Alberto Zaccheroni

NARITA, Japan - Japan's national men's soccer team manager Alberto Zaccheroni speaks with reporters after arriving at Narita airport near Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2014.

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Zaccheroni pays 1st visit to Japan after resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japan national football team coach Alberto Zaccheroni looks back on his days in Japan in a lecture in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2014, saying the period of four years he served was too short to build the team he had envisioned.

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Zac heads home

TOKYO, Japan - Alberto Zaccheroni (C) receives a present from a fan at Tokyo's Haneda airport before heading home for Italy on July 1, 2014. Zaccheroni resigned as manager of Japan's national men's soccer team following his side's first-round exit at the ongoing World Cup, after spending four years managing the team. Japan captain Makoto Hasebe (L) and defender Atsuto Uchida were among people who came to the airport to see him off.

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Zac heads home

TOKYO, Japan - Alberto Zaccheroni (R) hugs Japan defender Atsuto Uchida at Tokyo's Haneda airport as he heads home for Italy on July 1, 2014. Zaccheroni resigned as manager of Japan's national men's soccer team following his side's first-round exit at the ongoing World Cup, after spending four years managing the team.

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Zac heads home

TOKYO, Japan - Alberto Zaccheroni raises his hand at Tokyo's Haneda airport as he heads home for Italy on July 1, 2014. Zaccheroni resigned as manager of Japan's national men's soccer team following his side's first-round exit at the ongoing World Cup, after spending four years managing the team.

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Zac heads home

TOKYO, Japan - Alberto Zaccheroni (C) walks at Tokyo's Haneda airport before heading home for Italy on July 1, 2014. Zaccheroni resigned as manager of Japan's national men's soccer team following his side's first-round exit at the ongoing World Cup, after spending four years managing the team.

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Zac heads home

TOKYO, Japan - Alberto Zaccheroni waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport as he heads home for Italy on July 1, 2014. Zaccheroni resigned as manager of Japan's national men's soccer team following his side's first-round exit at the ongoing World Cup, after spending four years managing the team.

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Zac heads home

TOKYO, Japan - Alberto Zaccheroni (R) is seen off by Japan captain Makoto Hasebe at Tokyo's Haneda airport as he heads home for Italy on July 1, 2014. Zaccheroni resigned as manager of Japan's national men's soccer team following his side's first-round exit at the ongoing World Cup, after spending four years managing the team.

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Japan team returns home from Brazil

NARITA, Japan - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni and players return to Narita airport near Tokyo from Brazil on June 27, 2014. The Blue Samurai were dumped out of the World Cup in the first round.

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Japan team returns home from Brazil

NARITA, Japan - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni and players return to Narita airport near Tokyo from Brazil on June 27, 2014. The Blue Samurai were dumped out of the World Cup in the first round.

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Japan coach Zaccheroni steps down

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni holds a press conference in Itu, Brazil, on June 25, 2014 to announce he is stepping down. The previous day, Japan were eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Colombia in their final Group C match.

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Japan coach Zaccheroni steps down

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni holds a press conference in Itu, Brazil, on June 25, 2014 to announce he is stepping down. The previous day, Japan were eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Colombia in their final Group C match.

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Japan coach Zaccheroni steps down

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni holds a press conference in Itu, Brazil, on June 25, 2014 to announce he is stepping down. The previous day, Japan were eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Colombia in their final Group C match.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni leaves the pitch after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Japan finished last in the group and failed to progress to the second round.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (L) consoles squad member Keisuke Honda after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Japan finished last in the group and failed to progress to the second round.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (C) and squad members including Keisuke Honda (4) leave the pitch after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Japan finished last in the group and failed to progress to the second round.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni makes a sour face after Colombia scored their second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1. Japan finished last in the group and failed to progress to the second round.

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Japan team trains ahead of World Cup match against Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (L) and midfielder Makoto Hasebe meet the press in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 23, 2014, ahead of a World Cup Group C match against Colombia. Zaccheroni said Japan are capable of demonstrating on a good day that they can be the strongest team in the world.

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Japan team trains ahead of World Cup match against Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni watches the team's training in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 23, 2014, ahead of a World Cup Group C match against Colombia.

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Japan, Greece draw 0-0

NATAL, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni gives instructions to players during the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Greece at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 19, 2014. Japan and Greece drew 0-0.

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Japan, Greece draw 0-0

NATAL, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni shouts during the first half of a World Cup Group C match against Greece at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 19, 2014. Japan and Greece drew 0-0.

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Japan, Greece prepare for World Cup match

NATAL, Brazil - Japan captain Makoto Hasebe (R) and coach Alberto Zaccheroni attend a press conference in Natal, Brazil, on June 18, 2014, a day before a World Cup Group C match against Greece in the city.

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Japan team trains ahead of next game against Greece

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni is caught up in his thoughts on June 16, 2014, in Itu, Brazil, ahead of Japan's next game against Greece.

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Japan practice for World Cup 2nd match

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni watches players practice at the team's training camp in Itu, Brazil, on June 15, 2014, after Japan's defeat in their Group C opening game against Ivory Coast the previous day. Japan will play Greece on June 19.

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Japan practice for World Cup 2nd match

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (C) speaks to players at the team's training camp in Itu, Brazil, on June 15, 2014, after Japan's defeat in their Group C opening game against Ivory Coast the previous day. Japan will play Greece on June 19.

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Japan coach Zac leaves stadium

RECIFE, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (2nd from R) leaves Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil on June 14, 2014, after his side suffered a 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in a World Cup Group C match.

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Japan vs. Ivory Coast

RECIFE, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni gives instructions during the first half of a World Cup Group C match against Ivory Coast at Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, on June 14, 2014. Ivory Coast won 2-1.

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Hasebe, Zaccheroni

RECIFE, Brazil - Makoto Hasebe (L), captain of the Japanese national men's soccer team, and coach Alberto Zaccheroni, hold a press conference in Recife, Brazil, on June 13, 2014, on the eve of their World Cup match against Ivory Coast.

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Hasebe, Zaccheroni

RECIFE, Brazil - Makoto Hasebe (L), captain of the Japanese national men's soccer team, and coach Alberto Zaccheroni, hold a press conference in Recife, Brazil, on June 13, 2014, on the eve of their World Cup match against Ivory Coast.

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Zaccheroni meets press in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni speaks at a press conference at Japan's base camp in Itu, Brazil, on June 10, 2014, ahead of the squad's opening game of the World Cup finals against Ivory Coast on June 14.

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Japan national team starts training in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni watches the Japan national team train on June 9, 2014, in Itu, Brazil, ahead of their World Cup opener against the Ivory Coast. To his left is defender Maya Yoshida.

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Japan World Cup squad on 1st day of training in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) advises Yuto Nagatomo near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, the first day of training in Brazil before their opening Group C game of the World Cup against Ivory Coast on June 14.

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Japan World Cup squad in 1st practice in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan's national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (C) gives instructions to the team in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, during their first practice session after the squad arrived in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Japan World Cup squad welcomed in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan's national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) shakes hands with a local Japanese-Brazilian child after receiving flowers during a ceremony welcoming the squad in Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan World Cup squad welcomed in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan's national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R, 2nd from front) and team members watch local children dance during a ceremony welcoming the squad in Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan World Cup squad welcomed in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan's national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) and team captain Makoto Hasebe hold presents as they stand with local children during a ceremony welcoming the squad in Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan national soccer team arrives in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni meets with reporters on June 7, 2014, after the Japan national soccer team arrives in Itu, Brazil ahead of the World Cup.

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Japan vs Zambia in World Cup warm-up

TAMPA, United States - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni gives instructions to players during the second half of a World Cup soccer warm-up against Zambia at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2014. Japan won 4-3.

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Japan soccer coach Zaccheroni

CLEARWATER, United States - Japan soccer national team coach Alberto Zaccheroni holds a press conference in Clearwater, Florida, on June 5, 2014, ahead of Japan's final tune-up for the World Cup against Zambia.

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Japan World Cup squad at training camp in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Coach Alberto Zaccheroni (rear R) of the Japanese national football team and his squad stand in a circle before the start of training in Clearwater, Florida, on June 4, 2014. The team will move to Brazil on June 7.

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Japan World Cup squad at training camp in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Coach Alberto Zaccheroni (C) of the Japanese national football team advises his players before the start of training in Clearwater, Florida, on June 4, 2014. The squad will move to Brazil on June 7.

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Japan before World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Japanese men's national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni holds a press conference on June 1, 2014, before a World Cup warm-up against Costa Rica the following day, in Clearwater, Florida, where the team is holding a training camp ahead of the World Cup finals in Brazil.