FIFA accused of pressuring members over Infantino vote
Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali claims the federation is using financial leverage to secure support for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid.
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FIFA faces allegations of pressuring member federations ahead of a vote on Gianni Infantino's presidency. A former vice president accused the body of withholding prize money to influence votes. Most African countries remain undecided on the matter.
Prince Ali, former FIFA vice president and head of the Jordan Football Association, alleged that FIFA is 'blackmailing' members to back Gianni Infantino's re-election bid.1 Prince Ali stated that his federation has not received prize money owed for finishing runners-up in the FIFA Arab Cup held in Qatar in December 2025.1 Prince Ali did not specify whether the withheld funds were directly tied to FIFA's vote on Infantino's presidency.1
The African Football Confederation has not yet taken an official stance on whether to support Infantino's re-election.2 Reports indicate that key African footballing nations are divided on the issue of backing Infantino for a third term.2
“FIFA is blackmailing members to back Infantino”
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