Fahid Al-Ahmad

Fahid Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is a prominent Kuwaiti sports official and the president of the Kuwait Football Association. Known for his influential role in the Arab world of sports, he gained historical notoriety during the 1982 FIFA World Cup when he pressured the referee to annul a goal scored by France against Kuwait, illustrating the intersection of power and sports governance. Al-Ahmad's actions highlight the complexities of authority within international sports and have made him a significant figure in discussions about the ethics and politics of football.