Infantino Challenger Vows to Be 'Honest'
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Key Points:
- Kozo Tashima, head of the Japan Football Association, has announced his candidacy to challenge FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the upcoming March election, with full backing from his federation.
- Infantino, seeking a fourth term, faces criticism over a failed attempt to involve private investors in a new FIFA commercial venture, sparking fan petitions for his removal.
- Tashima emphasizes that his campaign focuses on promoting the "honest, sound and upright attitude" of Japanese football, rather than solely winning the election.
- He is the second challenger to Infantino, following Ramón Vega, who also aims to restore stability and credibility to FIFA.
- The deadline for candidacies, requiring support from at least five of FIFA's 211 member associations, is November 18.
