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Kozo Tashima challenges Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

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  1. Kozo Tashima, 68, is the first serious challenger to Gianni Infantino at FIFA.[1]
  2. Mr. Tashima is currently the honorary president of the Japan Football Association and a member of the FIFA Council.[1]
  3. To run for election, Mr. Tashima needs support from at least five member associations.[1]
  4. The FIFA presidential election is scheduled to take place in Morocco next March.[1]
  5. Mr. Tashima has criticized Infantino's handling of Folarin Balogun's suspension and the plan to sell World Cup shares.[1]

Sources

  1. [1] BBC Sport – The Fifa hopeful hoping to take Infantino down with 'samurai spirit' · 6 Nov 2026, 15:21

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