Thai football boss defends AFC bid
- Published: 6 Mar 2013 at 15.49
- Online news: Sports
Thailand's controversial football chief Worawi Makudi said he had no fear that his bid to lead the Asian game would be hurt by past graft allegations -- none of which were proven.
Worawi Makudi gives a press conference in Bangkok on September 20, 2012. Thailand's controversial football chief said Wednesday he had no fear that his bid to lead the Asian game would be hurt by past graft allegations -- none of which were proven.
Worawi, who will contest the May election for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) presidency, was cleared of allegations of corruption including claims by former English FA chairman Lord Triesman implicating him in a bribery scandal.
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