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AFC Alignment Sparks Resignation at Japan Football Association

Updated 2026-10-28 11:35 UTC 1 source Negative

Takeshi Okada, vice president of the Japanese football association, resigned after the Asian Football Confederation aligned with Gianni Infantino. His departure follows disagreements over World Cup controversies.

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Al Jazeera
Vice president Takeshi Okada said responses to several World Cup controversies did not align with his personal values.
2026-10-28 11:11 UTC
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