Maldives faces suspension from international football over delayed elections
The governing body of Asian football has warned that the Maldives could face suspension “from all football activities” over government interference in the long-delayed elections of the Football Association of Maldives.
19 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
The governing body of Asian football has warned that the Maldives could face suspension “from all football activities” over government interference in the long-delayed elections of the Football Association of Maldives (FAM).
The warning came after the ministry of youth and sports ordered the FAM – the local chapter of FIFA, world football’s governing body – to postpone an election due to take place on Thursday. The sports ministry intervened after the the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) launched an investigation into alleged bribery and vote buying.
FAM General Secretary Bassam Adeel Jaleel told The Maldives Independent that the election will take place as scheduled despite the government’s objections.
“We are set to continue with the election as the Maldives could face action if the election is delayed due to government influence,” he said.
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