Top Japan FA official to stand against Infantino for FIFA presidency
Summary
Kozo Tashima, honorary president of the Japan Football Association, said he will challenge Gianni Infantino in FIFA’s presidential election in March. Tashima said he would bring values he associates with Japanese football to global football; Infantino has the backing of the Asian Football Confederation and says most member associations support him.Key Facts
- Tashima announced his candidacy on Thursday with the Japan Football Association’s support.
- Tashima was Japan Football Association president from 2016 to 2024 and has served on the FIFA Council.
- Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega had also declared a challenge to Infantino.
- The deadline for candidates to declare is November 18.
- Infantino is seeking re-election to a fourth and final term as FIFA president.
- The Asian Football Confederation endorsed Infantino last month.
- Infantino has said the vast majority of member associations support him.
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