KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – Asian football boss Mohamed bin Hammam slammed his suspension by FIFA over corruption claims on Monday, as his ally made explosive new graft allegations against world soccer chief Sepp Blatter.
After a weekend of high drama at the tainted football body, bin Hammam accused FIFA of briefing media against him, while vice president Jack Warner said Blatter gave one regional grouping $1 million with no questions asked.
The latest claims follow Sunday’s extraordinary events when bin Hammam sensationally withdrew from his FIFA presidential race against Blatter, and just hours later was barred from football activities pending a graft probe.
Most Asian football bodies contacted by AFP were not immediately able to comment, but heavyweights South Korea confirmed they were still supporting the Qatari.
“There has been no change yet in our official position,” a Korea Football Association spokesman said.
Meanwhile Warner, who was also suspended over claims against both men
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