Sheikh Salman now starts a new term lasting until 2023 which also renews his position as FIFA's senior vice-president under Infantino.
The Bahraini royal, who was standing unopposed, was elected in his absence at the Asian Football Confederation Congress in Kuala Lumpur.
Araibi, who was released following an international outcry, believes he was targeted for claiming Sheikh Salman was involved in a crackdown on anti-government protests in 2011 which included the arrest and alleged torture of footballers. However, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Asia was showing unity and “stability” by re-electing Sheikh Salman, who sent a statement apologising for his absence.
At the time, he rejected claims of involvement in Bahrain’s round-up of protesters following Arab Spring demonstrations in 2011, which included footballers and other athletes.
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