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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP D-IRQ VS VIE

(240124) -- DOHA, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Philippe Troussier (2nd L), head coach of Vietnam reacts during the Group D match between Iraq and Vietnam at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 24 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP D-IRQ VS VIE

(240124) -- DOHA, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Philippe Troussier, head coach of Vietnam is seen prior to the Group D match between Iraq and Vietnam at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 24 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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Football: Asian Cup

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu (R) and Vietnam coach Philippe Troussier shake hands after Japan's victory over Vietnam in a group stage match at the Asian Cup football tournament in Doha on Jan. 14, 2024.

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Football: Asian Cup

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu (R) and Vietnam coach Philippe Troussier shake hands after Japan's victory over Vietnam in a group stage match at the Asian Cup football tournament in Doha on Jan. 14, 2024.

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Football: Asian Cup

Vietnam head coach Philippe Troussier attends a press conference in Doha, Qatar, on Jan. 13, 2024, on the eve of the team's group stage match against Japan at the Asian Cup football tournament. Troussier led Japan at the 2002 World Cup finals, co-hosted by Japan and South Korea.

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Football: Asian Cup

Vietnam head coach Philippe Troussier attends a press conference in Doha, Qatar, on Jan. 13, 2024, on the eve of the team's group stage match against Japan at the Asian Cup football tournament. Troussier led Japan at the 2002 World Cup finals, co-hosted by Japan and South Korea.

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Football: Asian Cup

Vietnam head coach Philippe Troussier (C) gives instructions to his players as the team trains in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Jan. 11, 2024, ahead of their group stage match against Japan at the Asian Cup football tournament. Troussier led Japan at the 2002 World Cup, co-hosted by Japan and South Korea.

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Football: Asian Cup

Vietnam head coach Philippe Troussier (far L) gives instructions to his players as the team trains in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Jan. 11, 2024, ahead of their group stage match against Japan at the Asian Cup football tournament. Troussier led Japan at the 2002 World Cup, co-hosted by Japan and South Korea.

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New Vietnam football coach Troussier

Former Japan football coach Philippe Troussier speaks after his appointment as the new head coach of Vietnam is announced by the country's governing body at a ceremony in Hanoi on Feb. 27, 2023.

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(2)Koji Nakata reunited with Troussier

MARSEILLE, France - Japan international midfielder Koji Nakata, who has joined new club Marseille, holds his shirt at a press conference, flanked by his coach Philippe Troussier on Feb. 15. Nakata said he is pleased to be reunited with the former Japan coach and has vowed to repay his faith in him.

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Koji Nakata reunited with Troussier

MARSEILLE, France - Japan international midfielder Koji Nakata (R) appears at a news conference on Feb. 15, to talk about his joining French soccer club Marseille, along with the club's coach Philippe Troussier. Nakata was a regular player under Troussier during the Frenchman's tenure as Japanese national team coach in the 2002 World Cup.

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Zico gets nod from JFA for Japan job

NARITA, Japan - Former Brazil star Zico arrives at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on July 20 to sign a contract with the Japan Football Association to take over as manager of Japan. He will replace Frenchman Philippe Troussier, who stepped down after leading co-hosts Japan to an unprecedented place in the last 16 in the World Cup.

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Ex-Japan soccer coach Troussier leaves Japan

NARITA, Japan - Philippe Troussier, who led Japan to their best-ever showing in the recently concluded World Cup soccer finals, is surrounded by reporters and soccer fans at Narita airport, northeast of Tokyo, on July 14 before leaving for Paris. Troussier's contract with the Japan Football Association expired at the end of the co-hosts' World Cup campaign.

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Zico's mother backs son's coaching decision

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Matilde Antunes Coimbra, the mother of former Brazil midfielder Zico, speaks at her home in Rio de Janeiro on July 10. She said she backs Zico's decision to take over the Japanese national team from French manager Philippe Troussier. ''Japan is his second home and people treat him very well over there,'' she said. (World Cup 2002)

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Koizumi presents letter of thanks to Troussier, World Cup team

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C, seated) presents letters of appreciation to former coach Philippe Troussier (2nd from L, seated), Tsuneyasu Miyamoto (2nd from R, seated) and other players of the Japanese national team (in middle) on their historic achievements in last month's World Cup soccer finals. In the May 31-June 30 tournament, Japan won twice and drew once in the group stage before being knocked out by Turkey in the second round.

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Zico drafts plans for reform in Japanese soccer

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Former Brazilian international Zico, set to take over from Philippe Troussier as Japan national coach, speaks to reporters on arrival at Rio de Janeiro International Airport on July 6. Zico said he has ''big plans'' for the future of soccer in the Asian country.

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JFA lines Zico up as next Japan manager

TOKYO, Japan - Former Brazil international Zico (in file photo) is set to take over as manager of Japan's national soccer team, the Japan Football Association (JFA) said on July 3. If the JFA can agree personal terms with Zico, the 49-year-old will take over from Frenchman Philippe Troussier and is expected to sign a four-year contract through to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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Troussier, Hiddink invited to dinner for Pres. Kim

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japan coach Philippe Troussier (far R) and South Korea coach Guus Hiddink (2nd from L, front) attend a dinner hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi for South Korean President Kim Dae Jung at the prime minister's office on July 1. (pool photo)

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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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(15)Japan vs Turkey

RIFU, Japan - Japan coach Philippe Troussier (L) shakes hands with Hidetoshi Nakata after the team's 1-0 defeat by Turkey in a second-round World Cup match at Miyagi Stadium on June 18. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)Children cheer Japan squad

IWATA, Japan - Japan coach Philippe Troussier (4th from L in front row) and other members of his squad pose for a photograph with schoolchildren during a get-together held in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 11, three days before their final first-round group H game against Tunisia. (World Cup 2002)

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(17)Japan vs Russia

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan coach Philippe Troussier in smiles after Junichi Inamoto scored the winning goal in the 51st minute of a World Cup group H match against Russia at International Stadium Yokohama on June 9. (World Cup 2002)

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Japan coach Philippe Troussier talks to the press

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan coach Philippe Troussier holds a press conference at a hotel in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on June 3, one day before Japan play Belgium in a group H match in the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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Emperor, empress encourage Japan players of World Cup soccer finals

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko encourage Japanese national soccer players and the coach on May 25 at Tokyo's National Stadium ahead of the World Cup soccer finals that begins May 31. On the right side are (from R to L) defender Yutaka Akita, forward Masashi Nakayama and Japan coach Philippe Troussier.

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Troussier meets press

MORI, Japan - Philippe Troussier smiles at a dog wearing a Japan shirt after his press conference at Mori, Shizuoka Prefecture, the site of the Japan's World Cup base camp, on May 21. The nervous-looking Frenchman refused to answer questions from around 200 reporters, cleverly avoiding an interrogation over his somewhat surprising final 23-man squad selection.

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(2)Members of Japan squad announced

TOKYO, Japan - People buy extra editions reporting the announcement of coach Philippe Troussier's final 23-man World Cup squad on May 17.

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(1)Members of Japan squad announced

TOKYO, Japan - People watch television sets in a discount shop in Tokyo's Yurakucho area on May 17 as the Japan Football Association announced coach Philippe Troussier's final 23-man World Cup squad.

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(1)Troussier includes veteran duo in Japan's World Cup squad

TOKYO, Japan - Kozo Kinomoto, a senior Japan Football Association official, holds up the roster for the 23-member Japanese soccer team for the World Cup finals at a news conference at a hotel May 17 in Tokyo.

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(1)23 members of Japan's World Cup squad

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Coach Philippe Troussier, Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (Portsmouth), Seigo Narazaki (Nagoya Grampus Eight) and Hitoshi Sogahata (Kashima Antlers).

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(3)Japan whipped 3-0 by Norway in friendly

OSLO, Norway - Japan coach Philippe Troussier looks unhappy as his side is led 0-3 by Norway toward the end of an international friendly at Ullevaal stadium in Oslo on May 14.

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(2)Japan squad warms up for friendly against Norway

OSLO, Norway - Japan soccer squad manager Philippe Troussier (L) shakes hands with Hidetoshi Nakata (C) as Shinji Ono (R) watches during their warm-up in Oslo on May 13 one day before a friendly match against Norway.

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Troussier taking it easy against Norway

OSLO, Norway - Japan coach Philippe Troussier speaks at a news conference in Oslo on May 13. The Frenchman played down the importance of the upcoming friendly against Norway. The World Cup co-hosts take on the Norwegians in Oslo on May 14 in their last match before Troussier announces his squad for the World Cup finals on May 17.

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(4)Japan, Real Madrid warm up for friendly

MADRID, Spain - Japan coach Philippe Troussier speaks at a news conference in Madrid on May 6 on the eve of a friendly match against Real Madrid scheduled for May 7.

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(3)Japan, Real Madrid warm up for friendly

MADRID, Spain - Members of the Japan squad warm up in Madrid as coach Philippe Troussier (R) watches on May 6 on the eve of a friendly match against Real Madrid scheduled for May 7.

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Troussier names 25-man squad for Kirin Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Philippe Troussier announces in Tokyo on April 22 the national team members for next week's Kirin Cup matches. He welcomed back Arsenal midfielder Junichi Inamoto and Portsmouth goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi to the team as he named a 25-man squad.

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(5)Japan-Costa Rica friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Supporters wear shirts reading ''(coach Philippe) Troussier Japan'' to pep up their side for a friendly with Costa Rica at International Stadium Yokohama on April 17.

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Troussier looking for run to continue against Costa Rica

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan coach Philippe Troussier speaks with the media April 16 on the eve of a home friendly with Costa Rica. He urged his players to show the same fighting spirit that has seen his side get their World Cup year off to a solid start.

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Costa Rica game last chance for Japan's World Cup wannabes

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Philippe Troussier names a 22-man squad of J-League players for next week's international friendly against Costa Rica at a news conference in Tokyo on April 10. Troussier said, ''At this stage, it is more about fine tuning.''

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Japan hoping to end away jinx in Poland

LODZ, Poland - Japan coach Philippe Troussier talks with the media in Lodz, Poland, on March 26 on the eve of a friendly against Poland. Troussier said a victory is not an impossibility.

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Troussier in Poland

WARSAW, Poland - Japan coach Philippe Troussier arrives at Warsaw airport on March 23 to lead his team in a World Cup warm-up against Poland in Lodz on March 27.

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Japan squad prepares for friendly with Ukraine

OSAKA, Japan - Philippe Troussier (2nd from R) coaches members of his Japan national team March 20 ahead of a March 21 friendly with Ukraine in Osaka, which marks the start of Japan's final preparations for the World Cup.

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Troussier names Japan squad for World Cup friendlies

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Philippe Troussier on March 13 names ''a high percentage'' of his final World Cup group in his squad for this month's friendlies against Ukraine and Poland. Troussier called up 22 J-League players for the March 21 home friendly against Ukraine and expects to have four European-based players including Hidetoshi Nakata and Shinji Ono available for the match against Poland in Lodz six days later.

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Troussier closes 'open' training session to media

GOTEMBA, Japan - Japan coach Philippe Troussier (3rd from R in front row) poses with members of his team at the end of a training camp in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on March 12. The Frenchman frustrated more than 200 reporters by shutting out the media from his last training camp prior to naming a 22-man squad for the national team's upcoming friendly against Ukraine.

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Koizumi presented with World Cup shirt

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi shows off his soccer shirt as Japan team manager Philippe Troussier (L) and Bobby Charlton (R), ambassador from the World Cup governing body FIFA, watch during their visit to the premier's official residence March 8.

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Troussier vows victory in World Cup to Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi poses for picture at his official residence March 8, flanked by Japanese soccer team manager Philippe Troussier (L) and Bobby Charlton (R), ambassador from the World Cup governing body FIFA. Troussier vowed victory in the World Cup at a ceremony for the upcoming finals to be co-hosted by Japan and South Korea.

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Troussier satisfied with Japan training camp

SHIMIZU, Japan - Philippe Troussier (C) watches an inter-squad match at Nihondaira Stadium in Shizuoka Prefecture on Feb. 27. He expressed satisfaction with his players as the Japan squad's three-day training camp wrapped up.

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Yanagisawa, Nakamura in first camp of World Cup year

IBUSUKI, Japan - Japan squad ace striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (C) and midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) chase the ball as manager Philippe Troussier (R) watches during the first national team training session at an Ibusuki ground in southern Kyushu on Jan. 25. ''I've been able to have a look at all the players and I'm very pleased,'' Troussier said.

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Troussier ''very pleased'' after 1st camp of World Cup soccer ye

IBUSUKI, Japan - Japan soccer manager Philippe Troussier speaks at a press conference at a hotel in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, on Jan. 24, where 41 Japan-based players are training for five days. Troussier said he was ''very pleased'' with his squad as the first national team training session in the World Cup year draws to a close.

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Troussier likely to call up Nishizawa

NARITA, Japan - Japan coach Philippe Troussier arrives at Narita Jan. 9 after his holidays in Europe. The Frenchman said he will call up striker Akinori Nishizawa, who is set to quit Premier League club Bolton Wanderers, to the upcoming training camp for national team candidates once his return to J-League side Cerezo Osaka is finalized.

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Japan grouped with Belgium, Russia and Tunisia

PUSAN, South Korea - Co-hosts Japan have been given an excellent chance of progressing through to the knockout stages after being drawn on Dec. 1 in Pusan with Belgium, Russia and Tunisia in their first-round group at next year's World Cup finals in Japan and South Korea. Japan coach Philippe Troussier (2nd from R) shakes hands with coaches of Belgium, Russia and Tunisia.