Goal.com · Jan 25, 2016
Live FIFA debate plans disrupted following withdrawals
FIFA presidential candidate Prince AliPrince Ali bin al-Hussein and Tokyo Sexwale have withdrawn from a scheduled televised debate for FIFA presidential candidates.
A planned televised debate between FIFA presidential candidates is in turmoil after two attendees pulled out.
The forum was scheduled to be held at the European Parliament on Wednesday, but a live television broadcast has been canceled after Prince Ali bin al-Hussein and Tokyo Sexwale withdrew on Monday.
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa had previously confirmed he would not attend, while Gianni Infantino only submitted a video presentation, leaving Jerome Champagne as the only candidate scheduled to take part.