Nadeshiko Japan’s individual technique and collective brilliance was enough to shock the world 10 years ago at the 2011 Women’s World Cup.
Now, the rest of the world has caught up — leaving Japan struggling to figure out what’s next.
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Nadeshiko captain Saki Kumagai says the team can no longer stay on pace with the rest of the world with skill alone. | AFP-JIJI
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