J.League Reprimands Machida Zelvia Manager for Inappropriate Remarks, Sparks Debate on Coaching Ethics
The J.League announced on the 23rd that it has imposed a “reprimand” punishment on FC Machida Zelvia manager Tsuyoshi Kuroda for “inappropriate remarks” made to players and staff. Concurrently, the club also received a similar punishment, with deficiencies in its management system being pointed out. According to the J.League's announcement, Manager Kuroda was found to have engaged in multiple inappropriate behaviors, including “remarks intended to exclude” players, loudly scolding coaches, and using abusive language towards staff at social gatherings. These actions are reported to have occurred since around 2023. FC Machida Zelvia reported the disciplinary decision on its official website, expressing apologies and stating that they “take this matter very seriously.” However, the J.League investigation noted that Manager Kuroda fundamentally did not acknowledge the existence of the violations, making it difficult to say he was genuinely remorseful. Furthermore, statements made durin...