25.06.2014 22:18 h

Zaccheroni steps downs as Japan boss

Alberto Zaccheroni
Alberto Zaccheroni

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni announced his resignation on Wednesday after the Blue Samurai's winless exit from the World Cup, Kyodo news agency reported.

"I really wanted to take us forward and qualify for the second round and I am so disappointed," the Italian was quoted as saying in Itu, Brazil.

"But I picked the team, decided on the tactics and how we play and I want to take full responsibility."

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