Jordan FA chief accuses FIFA’s Infantino of ‘blackmail’ over endorsement

Fallout from failed FIFA World Cup selloff continues, as Jordan’s football association president joins list of Gianni Infantino detractors.

Jordan Football Association President Ali ‌bin Hussein has launched a public attack on Gianni Infantino, accusing the FIFA president of “blackmail” and claiming FIFA ⁠offered to help solve the kingdom’s problems in exchange for his endorsement.

Bin Hussein alleged on Tuesday that FIFA verbally communicated during the World Cup that endorsing Infantino “would go a long ⁠way to helping our FA out” after months of the world football governing body refusing assistance on various matters.

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