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FIFA Says It is in Regular Contact with AFC over Al-Araibi’s Case
2019-01-18
FIFA said it has been in regular contact with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) over the Bahraini footballer arrested in Thailand in November over a prison sentence in his homeland, Reuters reported.
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FIFA Demands Return of Hakeem Al-Araibi to Australia Not to his Home Country Bahrain
2019-01-10
FIFA stated that Mr. Hakeem Al-Araibi, who is currently being detained in prison in Thailand awaiting the outcome of extradition proceedings to Bahrain, should be allowed to return safely to Australia where he can resume his career as a professional footballer.
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AFC President Salman Al Khalifa Rejects Australian Request to Intervene in Favor of Hakeem Al-Araibi
2019-01-10
The results of the meeting of Football Federation Australia (FFA) President Chris Nikou with Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa were completely negative, said Yahya Al-Hadid, president of the Gulf Institute for Democracy and Human Rights.