Prince Ali accuses FIFA of extortion
Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein, President of the Jordan Football Association, launched severe criticism against FIFA, accusing the organization of neglecting to support his country financially and logistically, especially during its historic participation in the 2026 World Cup. The issues mentioned included the refusal to grant visas to Jordanian fans, the imposition of taxes on the national team's earnings in the United States, and delays in distributing the rewards for the 2025 Arab Cup, in which the team reached the final. Although the financial prizes were expected to be delivered, they have not been handed over yet. Prince Ali also revealed that FIFA officials attempted political blackmail; he was told during the World Cup that supporting Infantino might facilitate solving Jordan's problems, a proposition he completely rejected, affirming that his country would not succumb to blackmail or violate ethical principles. These statements come amid growing controversy over FIFA's management and financial transparency, particularly following the crisis involving the withdrawal of the project to sell stakes in broadcasting rights, along with increasing criticism of the company's management by continental and national federations.
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