Bin Hammam was denied the opportunity to make his presentation to CONCACAF recently in florida because the United States did not grant him a visa. CONCACAF President jack Warner agreed to give Bin Hammam an opportunity to make his presentation in Trinidad.
Bin Hammam is the President of the Asian Football Confederation. He will be contesting the post of FIFA President currently held by Sepp Blatter.
Warner has stated that CONCACAF will make a decision as to who it supports for the FIFA presidency when all the members next meet in Zurich on May 30th
“No one in CONCACAF has expressed displeasure over Mr Blatter’s tenure, but in the interest of fair play and democracy I cannot deny my membership the opportunity to not hear all sides of this campaign," Warner has stated.
"An election is not a popularity contest –as the world still grapples with shifting economic realities we must ensure that our sport is position to withstand any uncertainty. CONCACAF members will listen to all that is said on bother sides and a decision will be made when we next meet,” he added.
During Tuesday’s two hour presentation Bin Hammam will outline his plans and vision as it relates to the future of FIFA.
Bin Hammam has overseen the creation of the AFC Champions League and the acceptance of Australia into the confederation. But more importantly, the 62-year-old was instrumental in bringing the 2022 FIFA World Cup to his native Qatar.
In addition to being a FIFA executive member since 1996, Bin Hammam is also the chairman of the FIFA Goal Bureau.
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