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Tashima to run for FIFA president, challenging Infantino

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  1. Kozo Tashima, Honorary President of the JFA, has announced his candidacy for FIFA president to challenge Gianni Infantino.[1]
  2. According to reports, the 68-year-old Tashima is a member of the FIFA Council and a former international player and coach.[1]
  3. He aims to promote integrity, transparency, high ethical standards, and contribute to a better future for football.[1]
  4. Infantino has faced intense scrutiny following reports of his plan to sell World Cup shares to private investors.[1]
  5. The Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal was abandoned at the end of July following strong backlash from the global football community.[1]

Sources

  1. [1] BBC Sport – Japan's Tashima to stand against Infantino for Fifa presidency · 5 Nov 2026, 12:55

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