According to L'Équipe, Wenger is set to announce his candidacy next week, with the 77-year-old stating that the opportunity to challenge Infantino is "real" given the current president's hold on power within the organisation. This development comes as Tashima, who has also announced his candidacy, has expressed his intention to reform the FIFA organisation and prioritise fair play and integrity. VoetbalPrimeur reported that Tashima has stated that Infantino has not explained how a player was allowed to continue playing after receiving a red card, highlighting one of the issues he aims to address.
Arsène Wenger joins Kohzo Tashima in FIFA leadership bid
Arsène Wenger, the former Arsenal manager, has confirmed he is considering a bid for the FIFA leadership, joining Kohzo Tashima, a Japanese football official, in the challenge to current president Gianni Infantino.
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