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Former FIFA VP Prince Ali cites 'blackmail' by Infantino-led soccer body over unpaid prize money
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Prince Ali bin Al Hussein criticized the organization, which is headed by Gianni Infantino.
A former FIFA vice president has spoken out against the soccer body's leadership. Prince Ali bin Al Hussein criticized the organization, which is headed by Gianni Infantino. He described a situation involving his Jordan national team as a form of blackmail.
The issue at hand is unpaid prize money. According to Prince Ali, the Jordanian federation he leads has not received the money it is due. This is reportedly for reaching a certain level in a competition, although further details are not available here.
For more information on this situation, readers can refer to the original source. The dispute involves the leadership of FIFA and the withholding of prize money from the Jordan national team.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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