Athletes criticized the current system of the elections of the Football Association, calling it a failure, and the scourge of the UAE football, because it did not produce over three successive electoral cycles any administrative competencies that can lead the UAE football to the desired level, demanding the General Assembly to make drastic changes in the electoral system, and the election of experienced people Efficiency, pointing out that there are several observations on the electoral system, is based on dependencies and compliments, and the election of people who come to fame and relevance, not to develop the game, as well as the control of amateur clubs, not professionals in the electoral process, arguing that Some of the clubs have nominated people to be elected to the FA, while some have suggested that the next elections should be held on a rolling list, while others have called for a 50 + 50 method, with 50% of the candidates being selected for the FA. By election, and by appointment.
They told Emirates Today that the problem is not only in the electoral system of the Football Federation, but also in the clubs that nominate people for management positions in the Football Federation, although they realize that they are not worthy of these positions and do not have the ability to develop the game, The clubs representing the General Assembly of the Football Federation must present the interest of the UAE Football over any other interests, and choose the most efficient and the best ».
The FA is scheduled to hold a general assembly next month to elect a committee to supervise the federation's elections, and another to appeal during the elections scheduled for mid-next year, to elect a board of directors for the new 2020-2024 election cycle.
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