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Jordan's players and staff have received outstanding reward money for their participation in the 2025 Arab Cup, Jordan Football Association's President Prince Ali bin Hussein said on Thursday, two days after he accused FIFA of blackmail, Reuters reported. 

Prince Ali criticised FIFA President ​Gianni Infantino after he backed out of his proposal to sell a ​stake in the World Cup and found himself under pressure from ⁠confederations and national associations, saying FIFA had offered to help solve the kingdom's problems ​in exchange for his endorsement.

The Confederation of African Football’s ​Executive Committee unanimously confirmed its support for beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday, at odds with its counterparts in Europe, North America and Asia, Reuters reported. 

On the day UEFA said it is committed to boycotting future World Cups, opens new tab at all levels while Infantino remains in office, CAF's top decision-making body sided with the FIFA president as he seeks ​re-election in March next year.

Real Madrid have secured the future of Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr, extending his contract until June 2032, the Spanish giants announced on ​Thursday and bringing an end to months of speculation over his future, Reuters reported. 

The ‌26-year-old Brazil international has been a central figure in Real's attack in recent seasons and had been linked with a move to English champions Arsenal.

Mexico and Argentina's football associations have thrown their support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the world ​soccer chief faces a fierce backlash over a now-abandoned proposal to sell off some of the commercial rights to the World Cup, Reuters reported. 

The Mexican Football Federation (FMF), co-hosts of the recently concluded World Cup, has broken ranks with its own regional confederation by backing Infantino after CONCACAF called for a "comprehensive reckoning" with his presidency.