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On July 2, Japanese media reported that the Japan Football Association offered a one-year contract extension to current coach Hajime Moriyasu. In response, former Japanese international Keisuke Honda publicly stated on social media that he is willing to coach the national team for one year on an interim basis. Honda argued that if the association's extension is merely a temporary solution due to a lack of suitable candidates, he should be given a chance. He boldly challenged the association, saying that if the team fails to win or perform well at the Asian Cup, he should be immediately fired with no complaints. The statement has sparked controversy, with some fans accusing him of staging a 'coup' against Moriyasu.
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Source: Hupu Football News
Hupu, July 2 — Japanese media have reported that the Japan Football Association (JFA) has offered head coach Hajime Moriyasu a one-year contract extension. In response, former national team star Keisuke Honda has publicly expressed his desire to take over as head coach of the Japanese national team.
Related reading: Japanese media: JFA wants to extend Moriyasu's contract for 1 year, aiming for Asian Cup title before stepping down
Honda's Full Statement
I know this might spark controversy, but I still want to say it.
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Seeing the news that the association offered Moriyasu a one-year contract extension, if this decision is only a temporary measure because they can't find a next head coach candidate for now, then why not let me try for a year?
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If we lose the Asian Cup, just fire me directly. I have no complaints. I accept this challenge.
Source: X (formerly Twitter)
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