FAM Faces Scrutiny Over Procedural Violations and Lack of Transparency at Extraordinary Congress

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) faced scrutiny for procedural violations during its extraordinary congress, intended to establish long-neglected committees. Clubs were notified only two days in advance of a physical meeting, violating the six-day notice requirement under Article 3 of Act 29 of FAM statutes. The congress was delayed 15 minutes due to insufficient quorum, with only nine of the required 13 clubs attending. A second session was held within 24 hours, permitted without quorum for non-election items. FAM President Bassam Adeel Jaleel's request to approve late submissions was declined. The congress was observed by FIFA and AFC delegates, but media were excluded from key discussions on committee appointments. FAM promised to disseminate outcomes amid pressure for transparency.

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) faced scrutiny for procedural violations during its extraordinary congress, intended to establish long-neglected committees. Clubs were notified only two days in advance of a physical meeting, violating the six-day notice requirement under Article 3 of Act 29 of FAM statutes. The congress was delayed 15 minutes due to insufficient quorum, with only nine of the required 13 clubs attending. A second session was held within 24 hours, permitted without quorum for non-election items. FAM President Bassam Adeel Jaleel's request to approve late submissions was declined. The congress was observed by FIFA and AFC delegates, but media were excluded from key discussions on committee appointments. FAM promised to disseminate outcomes amid pressure for transparency.

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) faced scrutiny for procedural violations during its extraordinary congress, intended to establish long-neglected committees. Clubs were notified only two days in advance of a physical meeting, violating the six-day notice requirement under Article 3 of Act 29 of FAM statutes. The congress was delayed 15 minutes due to insufficient quorum, with only nine of the required 13 clubs attending. A second session was held within 24 hours, permitted without quorum for non-election items. FAM President Bassam Adeel Jaleel's request to approve late submissions was declined. The congress was observed by FIFA and AFC delegates, but media were excluded from key discussions on committee appointments. FAM promised to disseminate outcomes amid pressure for transparency.

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