The Guardian newspaper reported that Kuzo Tashima, honorary president of the Japan Football Association, plans to compete with Gianni Infantino in the FIFA presidential election in March 2027. His candidacy was announced with the support of the Japan Football Association and the possible support of UEFA. Tashima is the second candidate announced against Infantino. Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega has also announced his candidacy, but has not yet obtained the support of the five FIFA member federations. Tashima said about this to Sport Nippon: "It's not about winning or losing, but about passing on the honest, healthy and sincere attitude that Japanese football has built." What FIFA needs now are the values ​​we have defended. "I decided to become a candidate to convey this message to the world." UEFA led the opposition to Infantino after he failed to transfer 20% of FIFA's commercial rights in the summer. Last month, Tashima held talks with UEFA officials at the Asian Football Confederation Congress in Tokyo.

The Guardian newspaper reported that Kuzo Tashima, honorary president of the Japan Football Association, plans to compete with Gianni Infantino in the FIFA presidential election in March 2027. His candidacy was announced with the support of the Japan Football Association and the possible support of UEFA. Tashima is the second candidate announced against Infantino. Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega has also announced his candidacy, but has not yet obtained the support of the five FIFA member federations. Tashima said about this to Sport Nippon: "It's not about winning or losing, but about passing on the honest, healthy and sincere attitude that Japanese football has built." What FIFA needs now are the values ​​we have defended. "I decided to become a candidate to convey this message to the world." UEFA led the opposition to Infantino after he failed to transfer 20% of FIFA's commercial rights in the summer. Last month, Tashima held talks with UEFA officials at the Asian Football Confederation Congress in Tokyo.