India, Aug. 4 -- Pressure continues to mount on FIFA president Gianni Infantino after Jordan Football Association (JFA) president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein accused world football's governing body of attempting to pressure his federation into supporting Infantino's bid for another term in office. In a strongly worded statement, Prince Ali alleged that the JFA was subjected to undue pressure during preparations for the recent FIFA World Cup, claiming the world body linked its assistance on several operational matters to the federation's backing of Infantino's re-election campaign.

He described the alleged conduct as "blackmail," escalating the growing controversy surrounding FIFA's leadership.

"There is no shortage of issues regarding FIF...