FIFA pays up on overdue prize money after Jordan ‘blackmail’ remark
Summary
Jordan’s football players and staff were finally paid prize money for their performance in the 2025 Arab Cup after waiting eight months. The Jordan Football Association’s president, Prince Ali bin Hussein, accused FIFA of using pressure tactics linked to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s leadership and the upcoming presidential election.Key Facts
- Jordan reached the final of the 2025 Arab Cup held in Qatar.
- Jordan’s players and coaching staff had not received their prize money since December.
- Prince Ali bin Hussein said FIFA paid the overdue money after he accused FIFA of blackmail.
- Ali claimed FIFA verbally suggested his support would help solve Jordan’s problems.
- FIFA did not respond to the claims about blackmail.
- Ali said he and his association will not support Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president.
- FIFA apologized for mistakes after canceling a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights.
- FIFA confirmed support for Infantino after a crisis meeting and he plans to run for a fourth and final term in March.
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