Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein has accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of "blackmail" after Infantino's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup were abandoned. Infantino was forced to withdraw his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments to private investors following public outcry and a boycott threat from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and Concacaf. Prince Ali, who lost to Infantino in the 2016 presidential election, stated that FIFA verbally communicated that endorsing Infantino for re-election would help the Jordanian FA with its issues. The Jordanian FA faces significant financial hurdles, including US government taxes on World Cup participation, difficulties securing visas for fans, and delayed reward money for players from the Arab Cup. Prince Ali confirmed that neither he nor the Jordanian FA will endorse Infantino for re-election, citing ethical values and the perceived "blackmail" situation. In fullGianni Infantino accused of ‘blackmail’ by Jordan FA president after foiled Fifa planMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in