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FAM President Jaleel Withdraws Re-Election Bid Amid Controversies

Football Association of Maldives President Bassam Adeel Jaleel announced he will not seek re-election amid allegations of financial misappropriation and possible criminal charges. FAM rescheduled its election to 31 January 2024, six months ahead of the current term's scheduled conclusion, with nominations closing at 2:00 p.m. on 27 December.

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  1. Wed 31 Jan
    FAM set its election date and nomination deadline. 31 January only Maldives Republic the election is now set for 31 January, with nominations closing at 2:00 p.m. on 27 December

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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  • FAM's executive committee determined the decision to expedite its election. Maldives Republic The decision to expedite the election was determined during the latest executive committee meeting of FAM.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • Jaleel announced he will not seek re-election as FAM president. Maldives Republic The incumbent President of the Football Association of Maldives (FAM), Bassam Adeel Jaleel, has announced his decision not to seek re-election.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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Bassam Adeel Jaleel President of the Football Association of MaldivesFootball Association of MaldivesMohamed Jaushan Shareef FAM's General Secretary