Japan FA official Kozo Tashima to challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency
Tashima is the second candidate to declare against Infantino, after former Spurs defender Ramon Vega, ahead of March's election.
Key facts
Story- Japan Football Association official Kozo Tashima has said he will stand in FIFA's March presidential election
- He is the first serious challenger to Gianni Infantino, according to one report, and the second to declare after Ramon…
- Infantino is seeking to remain FIFA president; the sources do not describe his response to the challenge
Japanese football official Kozo Tashima has announced he will stand against Gianni Infantino in FIFA's presidential election in March. Tashima is a senior figure in the Japan Football Association.
His declaration makes him the second person to say they will challenge Infantino. Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega declared his candidacy earlier. One report described Tashima as Infantino's first serious challenger.
The challengers
The sources do not give details of Tashima's campaign platform or the policies he plans to put forward. They also do not say how many votes either candidate is expected to win, or how many member associations back each man.
Infantino has led FIFA since 2016. The sources do not say whether he has yet responded to Tashima's announcement.
What happens next
The election is due to be held in March. The sources do not say whether any other candidates are expected to join the race before then, or what rules will apply to the vote.
For Indian football fans, the result could shape how FIFA is run for the next four years, including decisions on competitions and funding that affect national teams worldwide.
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