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AFC scraps 12-yr limit, allows Sheikh Salman to stay president till 2027
16/05/2024 08:05 PM | Click to read full article
The 34th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress voted to dismantle a cornerstone of their governance reforms—a decision that granted their leaders unlimited years in power. Among the voices clamouring for change were the influential footballing nations of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, eager to assert their dominance on the continental stage. Yet, dissent lingered as only Australia and Jordan stood firm in opposition to the sweeping reforms.
