Prince Ali accuses FIFA leadership of 'blackmail' over unpaid prize money
The dispute adds to mounting criticism of FIFA's handling of prize payouts under president Gianni Infantino.
Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has publicly criticized the soccer governing body's leadership, led by president Gianni Infantino, over unpaid prize money owed to a national federation.
Speaking from Geneva, Prince Ali described the situation as 'blackmail,' according to the Associated Press, though further specifics on the amount owed or which federation is affected were not detailed in initial wire reports.
The comments mark a rare public rebuke from a former senior FIFA official directed at the organization's current leadership, adding to ongoing scrutiny of how FIFA manages payments to member associations.
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