'FIFA has been refusing to help us' - Prince Ali claims coercion over Infantino backing

Prince Ali of Jordan has accused FIFA of blackmail, claiming the organisation refused to help his country unless he publicly endorsed Gianni Infantino for FIFA president.

The allegations intensify the crisis around Infantino's leadership, following critical statements from FIFA secretary general Matías Graffström and chief development officer Arsène Wenger.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/world-cup-latest-european-nations-agree-to-boycott-fifa-competitions-over-controversial-sell-off-plan-13568011

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