Former FIFA VP Prince Ali cites ‘blackmail’ by Infantino-led soccer body over unpaid prize money
Summary
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, former FIFA vice president and head of the Jordanian football federation, accused FIFA, led by President Gianni Infantino, of withholding prize money owed to Jordan for reaching the final of the FIFA Arab Cup. Prince Ali called this withholding of funds a form of blackmail linked to political pressure for endorsement during the World Cup.Key Facts
- Prince Ali says Jordan has not received $4.2 million prize money for being runners-up in the 2023 FIFA Arab Cup.
- He claims FIFA leadership, under President Infantino, used the unpaid money as leverage to seek political support.
- During the World Cup, Prince Ali was told endorsing Infantino would help Jordan’s football association financially.
- Prince Ali and Jordan refused to endorse Infantino, citing ethical reasons and rejecting what they call blackmail.
- Infantino faces criticism and pressure over a failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to investors.
- The controversial plan involved investors led by Joshua Kushner and was rejected by many FIFA members.
- UEFA and other soccer groups are seeking alternatives to Infantino’s leadership amid this controversy.
- Prince Ali served on FIFA’s executive committee and ran for FIFA president in 2016, finishing third.
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