Local media reported that the Tunisian Football Association responded to requests from FIFA in its latest correspondence asking for clarification regarding government interference in the work of the local federation.
Mosaique quoted a source who confirmed that the response does not affect the Tunisian state and preserves the rights and interests of Tunisian teams and clubs, given that the details of the response were not disclosed, given that FIFA’s Office of Member Federation Affairs is an interested party.
FIFA has sent a letter to the Tunisian Football Association asking for information, which he says has caught his attention, that the state authorities seem to want to interfere in the affairs of the local federation and its work and are threatening to dissolve the federation. office.
“In this regard, we would like to remind you that FIFA member associations are legally required to conduct their affairs independently and without undue influence from third parties (according to the FIFA Statutes). Any failure to comply with these obligations will result in sanctions. provided for by the Laws of FIFA, including the suspension of the activities of the relevant association.
FIFA asked for the position of the Federal Office on everything that is happening and additional details so that it can fully assess the situation, no later than Friday, October 28, 2022.
FIFA also sent a copy of its correspondence to the African Football Confederation.
Source: “mosaiquefm.net”