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Japan FA vice-president resigns over Gianni Infantino concerns as Asia bloc fractures

The Independent ·First reported
The IndependentJapan FA vice-president resigns over Gianni Infantino concerns as Asia bloc fractures
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Infantino was endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation last week but vice-president Takeshi Okada’s resignation from the Japan FA could indicate the bloc is not united

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