Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA President Infantino

Qatar's football association president, Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, has formally complained to FIFA about an open letter that criticized the organization's president, Gianni Infantino. Al-Thani, who also heads the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), stated that Qatar was not consulted before the letter was sent.

He argued that the AFC's open letter, which reportedly raised concerns about Infantino's leadership and FIFA's direction, was drafted without following proper procedures. Al-Thani expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of consultation, suggesting it undermined the collaborative spirit within the confederation.

The complaint highlights internal tensions within Asian football governance and raises questions about the process behind significant communications directed at FIFA's top leadership. The AFC's open letter itself has not been publicly released, adding a layer of opacity to the situation.

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We were not consulted about this open letter.