Mohammed bin Hammam
Mohammed bin Hammam (Arabic: محمد بن همّام; born 8 May 1949) is a Qatari who used to be a football administrator and the AFC President (1 August 2002 to 14 June 2011).
Mohammed bin Hammam | |
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محمد بن همّام | |
9th President of AFC | |
In office 1 August 2002 – 1 August 2011[1] | |
Vice President | Zhang Jilong |
Preceded by | Ahmad Shah |
Succeeded by | Zhang Jilong |
Chairman of Qatar Football Association | |
In office 1 February 1992 – 1 February 1996 | |
President | Hamad Al Thani |
Preceded by | Rahman Ridzha |
Succeeded by | Mohammed Hashem |
Personal details | |
Born | Mohammed bin Hammam 8 May 1949 Doha, Qatar |
Nationality | Qatari |
Spouse(s) | Fatima bin Hammam |
Occupation | Football administrator |
During the 2022 FIFA World Cup bidding, Mohammed bin Hammam was rumored to have bribed officials, so that Qatar can host.