Jordanian royal and football administrator; FIFA candidacy and Jordan FA leadership
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has seen European and several other confederations pull back support after the aborted Forward Enterprise plan to privatise parts of the World Cup, amid varied backing from South American and African bodies.
FIFA has apologised for errors around its aborted plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors as allies and critics clash over leadership. Jordan’s FA says prize money for the Arab Cup final remains unpaid eight months on, while FIFA insists it has not influenced member associations’ positions.
The FIFA president has faced widespread criticism after proposing private investment in World Cup rights. Following a backdown, UEFA and others say they no longer trust his leadership while Africa’s CAF and other allies show support as Infantino travels to Morocco to navigate a crisis ahead of March elections.