Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA president Infantino
A growing rift within Asian soccer over the future of FIFA has burst into the open with Qatar challenging the Asian Football Confederation over its decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in a sweeping attack on embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Qatar Football Association President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani wrote in a letter to AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa that neither…
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is embroiled in controversy after Qatar's Football Association (QFA) challenged the confederation over an open letter attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Qatar's QFA President, Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, wrote a letter to AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, stating that neither he nor the QFA were consulted before the AFC issued the statement.
The letter, which was seen by Reuters, criticized the AFC for presuming a collective view without proper consultation and authorization. Infantino has faced intense criticism after UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF accused him of misconduct and called for his resignation. The controversy stems from Infantino's aborted attempt to bring private investment into FIFA competitions like the World Cup.
Six heads of Arab national football associations, including Qatar and Morocco, supported Infantino amid FIFA's leadership crisis.
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