Salman bin Ibrahim criticizes Qatari federation for backing Infantino
The article focused on the disagreement between the President of the Asian Football Confederation, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, and the Qatari Union regarding their stance toward FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and the subsequent criticisms from the Qatari Union against the Asian Confederation’s decision to support Infantino. The article clarifies that Sheikh Salman affirmed he did not overstep his authority when issuing a statement in support of Infantino, considering the Qatari Union’s positions as weakening Asian football’s unity and undermining its role — especially after Arab countries like Qatar, Morocco, and the African Union supported Infantino amid the current crisis, despite the fact that the Qatari Union was not consulted beforehand. The article also highlighted the importance of consultation before adopting collective positions, noting that support for Infantino comes within the context of facing challenges related to attempts to introduce private investments into the World Cup. Sheikh Salman justified this stance as reflecting a responsibility to safeguard the interests of football in Asia and worldwide.
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