Kozo Tajima to run in FIFA presidential election ``We should return to fairness and fairness'' - Questions regarding suspension of suspension of US World Cup players, handling of Iranian team's entry into the country, etc.

On the 5th, Kozo Tajima (68), a director of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) and former president of the Japan Association, announced his candidacy for the FIFA presidential election in March next year. At a press conference in Tokyo, he asserted, ``We must convey to the world the honest, healthy, and integrity that Japanese soccer has built.We must return to a fair and just FIFA.'' This is the first time for a Japanese candidate.

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Regarding the reasons for this, Tajima questioned the suspension of the suspension for the red card given to American striker Balogun at this summer's World Cup, as well as the handling of Iran's entry into the United States. He also touched on the dishonesty of not answering questions sent to President Infantino, saying, ``I can't see a way to challenge President Infantino.The worst thing would be for him to continue in office without holding an election.''

According to the Japan Association, the deadline for candidacy is the 18th of this month. Mr. Tajima will need to obtain expressions of support from the four member associations outside Japan.