Asia boss rules out challenge for Fifa
Sheikh Salman won't seek presidency of world governing body, saying there is still a lot to be done to make the game better in the region
The head of Asian soccer ruled out a future bid for the Fifa presidency, saying he had long-term ambitions for the continent, which will host its second World Cup in 2022.
Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa, who is seeking re-election next year, said that even another four years in the Asian job would not be enough.
"No, no, no," he said, when asked if he saw himself as a potential leader of soccer's governing world body.
Two years or another four years, I don't think it's enough. So my focus is just to look into the confederation and what changes we can make
"You ask me this question today, my only focus is about Asia. I think there's a lot that needs to be done here.
"Two years or another four years, I don't think it's enough. So my focus is just to look into the confederation and what changes we can make for the better of the game."
The Bahraini royal was elected AFC president last year to a truncated two-year term after the ousting of his controversial predecessor, Mohamed bin Hammam, over bribery allegations.
Bin Hammam's football career ended in a life ban from the sport after the Qatari was accused of vote-buying during his campaign to unseat Fifa chief Sepp Blatter in 2011.
Blatter is seeking a fifth term next year, when he will be a strong favourite to see off French challenger Jerome Champagne.