Syrian Football Association Was Pressured to Hand Deal to Relative of Former President’s Brother, Insiders Say

An OCCRP report outlines a contentious marketing agreement between the Syrian Football Association and Afkar that granted the company a 35% share of revenues—well above typical local rates—triggering disputes over unpaid sums and criticism from former officials. While Afkar claims professionalism and new business wins, questions persist over actual payments and whether the contract’s terms, approved by the federation’s parent body, were overly favorable to the company.