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Japan FA head Kozo Tashima to stand against Infantino for Fifa presidency
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Japan FA president Tashima will challenge Infantino for the Fifa presidency in March, citing the need for honest and upright values.
Kozo Tashima, president of the Japan Football Association, has announced his candidacy for the Fifa presidency in March, positioning himself against incumbent Gianni Infantino's re-election bid.
Tashima told Sports Nippon that he is running with the full support of the JFA to convey to the world "the honest, sound and upright attitude that Japanese football has built." He emphasised that Fifa needs these values, which the JFA has protected.
Infantino has faced mounting opposition since his failed attempt in July to bring private investors into a new Fifa commercial entity that would hold rights to major competitions including the World Cup.
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- Infantino faces fight for FIFA presidency as first challenger emergesSky Sports
- Reports: FIFA Council's Tashima to challenge Infantino in March electionsESPN
- Japanese Tashima launches bid to challenge Infantino for FIFA presidencyNOS
- Japan's Kohzo Tashima announces bid to challenge Gianni Infantino for Fifa presidencyThe Independent
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