MP Thariq’s Candidacy for FAM President Disqualified Due to Endorsement Issue

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) disqualified MP Ahmed Thariq (Tom) from the FA Maldives presidential election because Club Valencia endorsed two candidates, violating FIFA rules. Thariq has two days to appeal. Mufaviz Hashim remains a valid candidate with endorsements from five clubs. Internal discord at Club Valencia is noted, with allegations about the chairman's resignation. Separately, a FIFA audit into money laundering allegations is underway, involving FAM President Bassam Adeel Jaleel, with a police investigation and office raid.

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) disqualified MP Ahmed Thariq (Tom) from the FA Maldives presidential election because Club Valencia endorsed two candidates, violating FIFA rules. Thariq has two days to appeal. Mufaviz Hashim remains a valid candidate with endorsements from five clubs. Internal discord at Club Valencia is noted, with allegations about the chairman's resignation. Separately, a FIFA audit into money laundering allegations is underway, involving FAM President Bassam Adeel Jaleel, with a police investigation and office raid.

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) disqualified MP Ahmed Thariq (Tom) from the FA Maldives presidential election because Club Valencia endorsed two candidates, violating FIFA rules. Thariq has two days to appeal. Mufaviz Hashim remains a valid candidate with endorsements from five clubs. Internal discord at Club Valencia is noted, with allegations about the chairman's resignation. Separately, a FIFA audit into money laundering allegations is underway, involving FAM President Bassam Adeel Jaleel, with a police investigation and office raid.

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