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Infantino criticism lands Jordan FA chief judicial review with AFC

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In short

The dispute originated during an extraordinary congress in Tokyo where regional leadership endorsed Gianni Infantino's re-election campaign. Prince Ali bin Hussein accused organizers of stifling member dialogue to serve political objectives, prompting the Asian Football Confederation to launch a formal judicial assessment. Officials maintain that no delegate asked to address the floor and stressed that serious misconduct allegations necessitate verified proof. The Jordanian official pledged cooperation while confirming his federation will cast an independent vote in the March election.

Key points

  • Disciplinary proceedings reflect widening political divisions within Asian soccer governa…: Disciplinary proceedings reflect widening political divisions within Asian soccer governance ahead of the FIFA presidential election.
  • The Asian Football Confederation demands credible evidence before entertaining accusation…: The Asian Football Confederation demands credible evidence before entertaining accusations regarding coercion, bribery, or compromised procedures.
  • Jordan plans to cast an independent vote in March despite the regional governing body's f…: Jordan plans to cast an independent vote in March despite the regional governing body's formal endorsement of the incumbent.

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AFC orders judicial reviews for allegation FIFA President Gianni Infantino used AFC Congress for political purposes.

Jordan Football Association chief Prince Ali bin Hussein said he will cooperate with any Asian Football Confederation (AFC) judicial review after he accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of taking over last week’s AFC Congress for political purposes.

AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa had endorsed Infantino for re-election at the continental body’s extraordinary congress in Tokyo.

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Following the meeting, Prince Ali alleged delegates had not been allowed to speak, question or debate matters and described the final day of the congress as “pure politics at the behest of Gianni Infantino”.

The AFC said on Tuesday that neither…

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