Japan's Tashima to stand against Infantino for Fifa presidency

The Japan Football Association honorary president, Kozo Tashima, has announced his intention to stand against Gianni Infantino to be the next Fifa president.

Tashima, 68, is a member of the Fifa Council and a former international footballer and coach.

He said he wants to convey "integrity, soundness, and high moral standards" and "contribute to a better future for football".

Infantino has been under intense scrutiny since it emerged he had been planning to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

The Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal was abandoned at the end of July, after significant backlash from across world football.