Success is a relative notion for the countries that comprise Planet Football. Whether it is acquiring trophies and titles, reaching the final stages of continental tournaments or establishing themselves as a force on the global stage, objectives vary from nation to nation. It is rare for aspirations to equate to simply improving performances and results.

In Jordan, the approach of the country’s Football Association has undergone radical change under the presidency of H.R.H. Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein. The tenure of the forward-looking royal, a strong believer in progress, has been marked by landmark decisions that have propelled the nation’s football team in an upward direction. His presence at national training sessions and his unwavering moral support enabled the Jordanians to emerge victorious from the Pan Arab Games for the second time in a row in 1999.

The Prince’s vision has been key to forging the Association’s aspirations; the efficient planning and increasingly ambitious objectives demonstrated today in Jordan have both come about as a result of his leadership.[Read More]