Embattled FIFA boss faces 'blackmail' allegations from ex-staffer
Former FIFA vice-president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein claims the footballing body withheld prize money from Jordan over an endorsement of Gianni Infantino.
Former FIFA vice-president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has accused the current leadership of FIFA, led by Gianni Infantino, of blackmail over withheld prize money. Jordan, under Prince Ali's jurisdiction as the head of the Jordanian football federation, claims it has not received the funds it was due for reaching the final of the FIFA Arab Cup in December.
Prince Ali suggested that endorsing Infantino during the World Cup could help alleviate the financial strain. The Jordanian FA had not previously endorsed Infantino and maintains that stance. Infantino faces pressure to retain his 11-year presidency amid criticism over his aborted plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits.
Jordan's loss in the 2025 Arab Cup was set to earn $4.2 million, but the payment has not been made. Prince Ali emphasized that the situation is a result of leadership issues and that FIFA has been unresponsive to Jordan's requests for assistance. FIFA has a March 18 deadline for candidates to declare for the upcoming election.
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