FAM dismisses claim of ‘government interference’ in top footballer’s exclusion
The Football Association of Maldives has dismissed claims of politicization as controversy grows around its exclusion of a top footballer, who is also a leading opposition activist, from the Maldives campaign for the 2019 Asian Cup
05 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM
The Football Association of Maldives dismissed Tuesday claims of politicization as controversy grows around the exclusion of a top footballer, who is also a leading opposition activist, from the Maldives campaign for the 2019 Asian Cup.
Ashad ‘Adubarey’ Ali, a talented midfielder who serves on the council of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, was left out of the national squad despite performing well in the first leg of a play-off against Laos.
The Maldives had defeated Laos 4-0 on September 4, and is scheduled to play the second leg of the match on October 11.
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