FIFA pays up on overdue prize money after Jordan ‘blackmail’ remark
Jordan's football players and staff have received overdue prize money for their participation in the 2025 Arab Cup final, according to Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein.
The story so far
- Aug 4
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Open questions and key claims
Jordan FA President Ali bin Hussein accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of 'blackmail'.
Prince Ali stated Jordan did not endorse Infantino before and will not now.
Infantino was forced to abandon a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup.
UEFA confirmed serving a document preservation letter to FIFA after the failed World Cup sell.
Jordan's national team made its debut in the World Cup in June.
Who and where
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