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Japanese official Kozo Tajima announces candidacy for FIFA presidency
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The 68-year-old Japanese football official and former JFA president has announced his candidacy to succeed Gianni Infantino.
Kozo Tajima, 68, has confirmed his candidacy for the FIFA presidency with the full backing of the Japan Football Association. Tajima served as JFA president from 2016 to 2024 and is now the organisation's honorary president. He previously held roles including technical director of the JFA.
Tajima said his campaign will focus on promoting the values of Japanese football internationally. "I am grateful to make this announcement with the full support of the Japan Football Association," he stated. "It is not about winning or losing, but about making clear to the world the honesty, integrity and integrity that Japanese football has built so far. I believe this is exactly what FIFA needs now."
His candidacy opens the race to succeed current FIFA president Gianni Infantino, though other candidates have not yet been announced.
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