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Japan Football Association Vice President Takeshi Okada Resigns

  • Takeshi Okada, a Japan football legend, resigned as JFA vice-president.
  • His resignation follows AFC's support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
  • Okada cited the AFC's responses to World Cup controversies as not aligning with his personal values.
  • Okada previously coached Japan in the 1998 and 2010 World Cups.
  • The resignation occurred a week after the AFC head's statement.
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