Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino is accused of BLACKMAIL by head of Jordan FA in extraordinary statement
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Gianni Infantino has been accused of blackmail by Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein ‘There is no shortage of issues regarding FIFA. Let me start by clarifying what some of these are from an FA perspective, in particular that of Jordan going into a World Cup for the first time,’ Hussein said ‘We are a small country with a minimal budget for our FA and had to deal with enormous hurdles. ‘First, getting our fans into the USA: not all were granted VISAS, even though they had tickets - which we also know were sold at exorbitant prices. ‘Secondly, we are being taxed by the US government through FIFA for our participation. European football’s governing body Uefa even confirmed a boycott of the World Cup and other Fifa competitions, saying its member nations would not take part if Infantino’s plan was voted through.
Furthermore, Infantino was forced to abandon his plans – namely to sell stakes in the World Cup and other Fifa tournaments to private investors – after public uproar last week. The Swiss football administrator has since scrapped the proposals after widespread opposition - including an internal rebellion at FIFA. For months, FIFA has been refusing to help us on any of these or other matters - until it was verbally communicated to me during the World Cup that if I endorsed Infantino it would go a long way to helping our FA out. ‘We pride ourselves in Jordan in upholding ethical values.
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Gianni Infantino has been accused of blackmail by Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein ‘There is no shortage of issues regarding FIFA.
reliability low1/3 sourcesLet me start by clarifying what some of these are from an FA perspective, in particular that of Jordan going into a World Cup for the first time,’ Hussein said ‘We are a small country with a minimal budget for our FA and had to deal with enormous hurdles. ‘First, getting our fans into the USA: not all were granted VISAS, even though they had tickets - which we also know were sold at exorbitant prices. ‘Secondly, we are being taxed by the US government through FIFA for our participation.
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European football’s governing body Uefa even confirmed a boycott of the World Cup and other Fifa competitions, saying its member nations would not take part if Infantino’s plan was voted through.
according to The IndependentInfantino was forced to abandon his plans – namely to sell stakes in the World Cup and other Fifa tournaments to private investors – after public uproar last week.
according to The IndependentThe Swiss football administrator has since scrapped the proposals after widespread opposition - including an internal rebellion at FIFA.
according to Daily Mail +1For months, FIFA has been refusing to help us on any of these or other matters - until it was verbally communicated to me during the World Cup that if I endorsed Infantino it would go a long way to helping our FA out. ‘We pride ourselves in Jordan in upholding ethical values.
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Gianni Infantino has been accused of blackmail by Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein ‘There is no shortage of issues regarding FIFA.
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