FIFA bans ex-Maldives FA chief for misusing COVID funds

By Adegboyega AdeleyeFIFA has banned former Football Association of Maldives (FAM) President Bassam Adeel Jaleel for life from all football-related activities for misusing COVID-19 relief funds for his personal benefit.According to Reuters, FIFA also fined Jaleel one million Swiss francs ($1.23 million) after finding him responsible for the misuse of funds.Jaleel had previously been provisionally suspended while FIFA investigated allegations of money laundering, embezzlement and corruption.Loca