The former head of Japanese soccer announced his candidacy with the complete backing of his national association. His campaign aims to emphasize integrity and transparency across international governance following controversies surrounding Infantino's commercial restructuring plans. The race will test the incumbent's standing among member associations after his failed July initiative to privatize major tournament rights.
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Incumbent president Gianni Infantino will face an official challenger in his campaign to…: Incumbent president Gianni Infantino will face an official challenger in his campaign to secure re-election.
Tashima's platform intends to export Japanese football's core principles of honesty and i…: Tashima's platform intends to export Japanese football's core principles of honesty and integrity to the global governing body.
Commercial controversies surrounding FIFA tournament rights have created administrative f…: Commercial controversies surrounding FIFA tournament rights have created administrative friction ahead of the March vote.
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(Corrects to make clear Tashima is honorary president and not president)
Nov 5 : The Honorary President of the Japan Football Association (JFA), Kozo Tashima, told Sports Nippon on Thursday that he would run for the FIFA presidency in next March's election.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who is seeking re-election, has faced opposition since his failed move in July to bring private investors into a new FIFA commercial entity holding rights linked to competitions including the World Cup.
"I am grateful that I can make this announcement with the full support of the JFA," Tashima said.
"It's not about winning or losing but about conveying to the world the honest, sound and upright attitude that Japanese football has built. What FIFA needs now are these values that we have protected. I have decided to run in order to make this appeal to the world."
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