The first challenger to Gianni Infantino for the Fifa presidency has explained why they are contesting the election and outlined the approach they intend to bring to the campaign.
The candidate is seeking to unseat Infantino, who is the current president of world football’s governing body. Their decision makes them the first challenger identified in the supplied material to enter the presidential contest.
In an interview with BBC Sport, the candidate discussed the reasons for standing and described the determination behind the bid using the phrase “samurai spirit”. No further details about the candidate, their proposals or the timetable for the election are provided in the supplied material.
The latest known position is that the challenger has formally put forward their candidacy and is seeking to oppose Infantino in the Fifa presidential election.
