Jordan FA chief accuses FIFA’s Infantino of ‘blackmail’ over endorsement
Summary
The Jordan Football Association President Ali bin Hussein accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of blackmailing Jordan by linking FIFA help to endorsing Infantino. Bin Hussein also raised concerns about high costs, unpaid rewards, and unfair taxation related to FIFA events.Key Facts
- Ali bin Hussein is the President of the Jordan Football Association and a former FIFA vice president.
- He claims FIFA said endorsing Infantino would help Jordan’s football problems.
- Jordan did not endorse Infantino and called the situation blackmail.
- Bin Hussein criticized FIFA for charging high ticket prices, visa denials for US World Cup fans, and unpaid prize money from the 2025 Arab Cup.
- Jordan’s team faced US government taxes on World Cup participation that Canada and Mexico teams did not.
- FIFA proposed selling a stake in the World Cup to fund sports development, but the plan was abandoned due to opposition.
- UEFA and some FIFA executives have distanced themselves from Infantino amid controversies.
- Jordan qualified for the 2026 World Cup but was eliminated in the group stage.
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