The Asian Football Confederation has come out strongly in support of Football Federation Australia in its battle with Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer.
And world governing body FIFA has also confirmed it will only back one association in each country - and, in Australia, that is FFA.
Palmer, whose club has been kicked out of the A-League after three alleged breaches to its participation agreement, has launched a 'Football Australia' body with the specific aim to hold FFA accountable for its governance of the game in Australia.
And the AFC has issued a statement from Kuala Lumpur underlining its strong backing for FFA.
”The AFC has received enquiries from Australian media in response to the recent developments concerning Football Federation Australia,” the statement read.
”In this regard, the AFC confirms that it recognises only FFA as the official affiliated member association representing Australian football in Asia.
”According to the AFC Statutes, only one national association shall be officially recognised in each country by the AFC.
”Accordingly, the AFC will only recognise and deal with FFA on all football matters concerning Australia.
The AFC also wishes to acknowledge and underline the AFC's strong relationship with FFA, its chairman Frank Lowy and chief executive Ben Buckley.”
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