Kozo Tashima announces FIFA presidential candidacy against Gianni Infantino

Kozo Tashima, president of the Japan Football Association, has declared his intention to run for the FIFA presidency in March. Tashima emphasizes the need for honesty and integrity in FIFA's leadership, expressing that these values are essential for the organization at this time. His candidacy emerges amid growing opposition to current president Gianni Infantino, who is seeking re-election after controversial attempts to attract private investors to FIFA's commercial interests, including World Cup rights.

• 10:48 AMThe Guardian Sport — Japan FA head Kozo Tashima to stand against Infantino for Fifa presidency