Prince Ali wants Asian clout in FIFA

Prince Ali bin Al Hussein hopes to bring more positive changes to FIFA and help boost Asia's influence in world soccer after spearheading a campaign against a ban on Islamic women wearing headscarves in matches.

The FIFA vice president said in an interview with The Associated Press last Wednesday that he hopes to contribute ideas in areas such as anti-corruption reform.

"I'm optimistic that there will be positive change," Prince Ali said. "Obviously we realize that things have to evolve and I have full faith that we will evolve in a realistic way for the benefit of the sport."