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Prince Ali Accuses FIFA of Blackmail | Auckland News
Prince Ali bin Hussein, head of the Jordanian FA, is leveling serious accusations against FIFA and President Gianni Infantino, calling it blackmail over withheld prize money and visa issues for Jordanian fans at the U.S. World Cup — even as FIFA allegedly funneled payments through U.S. tax channels. He rejected Infantino’s plea for endorsement in exchange for support, declaring Jordan will not back him — a stance echoed by growing global backlash, including from Arsene Wenger and European federations withdrawing backing, turning Infantino’s re-election bid into a political minefield. Listen…
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