The Latest Breaking News from Nils Nielsen

Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Coach of the Year Nominees

Five coaches from men’s and women’s soccer are up for a prize named after the legendary Johan Cruyff.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 8

Championship chaos resumes with Millwall, Mr Roy and much more

In today’s Football Daily: An old-fashioned Easter EFL double-header, and Steven Gerrard puts a call in

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

Ex-Matilda at heart of Japan's global domination plan

Leah Blayney is the ex-Matilda hoping to kickstart a new era of global domination for Japan as they head into an Asian Cup final clash with Australia.

AAP · Mar 20

Why Asian Cup rival can't get enough of this Matilda

Mary Fowler's admirers stretch beyond Australia, with even Japan coach Nils Nielsen admitting there's a special place in his heart for the Matildas star.

AAP · Mar 18

'Desperate' Korea stare down Asian Cup nemesis Japan

South Korea held the Matildas to a draw to top Group A at the Women's Asian Cup. But a semi-final showdown with Japan shapes as their biggest obstacle.

AAP · Mar 17

Trump critic, author, coach: meet Japan's Nils Nielsen

Meet anti-Trump Greenlander and part-time children's author Nils Nielsen, the mastermind behind Japan's Women's Asian Cup campaign.

AAP · Mar 17

Austrian football shaken after hidden cameras found in Altach women’s team’s changing room

A man accused of having placed secret cameras in Altach’s changing room is appearing in court next week

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17

Will Gareth Taylor’s Manchester City sacking turn out to be a masterstroke?

Results and off-pitch changes contributed to coach going days before a cup final and months after all seemed rosy

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

Directionless Matildas risk being left behind as Asian Cup rivals accelerate

Australia are paying the price for a delay in naming a new head coach with the 2026 continental showpiece on home soil now just a year away

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2025

The Greenlander aiming to turn Japan’s women’s team back into winners

Nils Nielsen, the former Manchester City director of football, believes he can help country’s huge talent flourish as their first foreign manager

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025