FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein has accused Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa of failing to protect players. Adidas Stan Smith Mens Nz . Sheikh Salman is a member of the Bahrain royal family and has attracted opposition from human rights organisations due to the regimes role in the suppression of the countrys pro-democracy demonstrations in 2011, which saw some footballers imprisoned and allegedly tortured. Prince Ali of Jordan has claimed that Sheikh Salman shouldnt be running for FIFAs presidency because of the poor human right records in Bahrain. He has denied any involvement but Prince Ali told a news conference in Geneva: The simple, basic fact of the matter is that person did not protect or stick up for his players at that time. Sheikh Salman has insisted he has never played a role in Bahrains government and played no part in the detainment or mistreatment of any individuals.But his candidacy for the presidency is now the subject of a legal complaint by a pro-democracy group from Bahrain.All the evidence suggests that Sheikh Salman was involved in the government crackdown on free expression and human rights, said Husain Abdulla, executive director of Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain.This raises serious concerns about his ability to protect the athletes that would be under his care as president of FIFA. Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa insists he played no role in Bahrains government Prince Alis comments about Sheikh Salman will intensify the rivalry ahead of the election of Sepp Blatters successor on February 26. Three other candidates, UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino, Frances Jerome Champagne and Tokyo Sexwale of South Africa are also standing.Prince Ali insisted he would ensure that FIFA underwent the proper reforms if elected, promising full co-operation with the US and Swiss attorney generals over their investigations into corruption.He added: This election will determine whether a small group of powerful individuals will hold FIFA hostage. FIFA Presidential candidate Prince Ali claims Sepp Blatter is still pulling strings behind the scenes at footballs governing body. Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ, Prince Ali said there were candidates in the race who refused to criticise former president Sepp Blatter.There are candidates who not only are not criticising him, but are speaking in his name. He has done a lot for football, but there is much more that could have been done, he said.I have a difference in terms of style, leadership, culture and in terms of how the organisation is run - it is too secretive, a lot of things have been allowed to play out and my biggest criticism is that he as a president did not take responsibility. Also See: Scrap FIFA and start again Africa backs Salman bid Infantino backed by Europe Tokyo Sexwale stays in race Cheap Adidas Stan Smith Nz . The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. Adidas Stan Smith Sale Nz . Mats Zuccarello and Derek Stepan scored shootout goals, and backup goalie Cam Talbot earned his second win in two nights as the Rangers shook off a late tying tally and beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 Monday night. http://www.cheapstansmithnz.com/ . -- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks was fined $15,570 by the NFL on Wednesday for his hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees last Sunday. LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw offered to pitch on short rest again in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but was turned down in favor of starting Game 6 on Saturday against the Cubs in Chicago.The series was tied 2-all going into Thursday nights game at Dodger Stadium, where struggling rookie Kenta Maeda took the mound for Los Angeles against Jon Lester.My stance is always the same, Kershaw said. I always tell them Ill do whatever they want. I told them Id pitch today if they wanted me to and pitch Game 6 if they wanted me to.The left-hander earned the victory in Game 2 at Wrigley Field, allowing two hits over seven scoreless innings while striking out six and walking one. Hes prepared to face boisterous Cubs fans again.The Cubs were 57-24 at home this season, their most wins at Wrigley in franchise history.Obviously, the fans are pretty excited about their team this year and rightfully so, Kershaw said. Theyve been waiting a long time for them to win. Hopefully we can either prolong it one more day or kind of clinch it in Game 6.Manager Dave Roberts said after Chicagos 10-2 win on Wednesday that he had ruled Kershaw out for Game 5 because it wasnt an elimination game.The accumulation of his usage over the last ten days plays a factor in our decision, Roberts said. Stan Smith Shoes Nz. .Kershaw is 2-0 with a 3.72 ERA in three starts and one relief appearance this postseason. Overall, the three-time Cy Young Award winner is 4-6 with a 4.39 ERA in 17 career playoff appearances.When he takes the mound Saturday, it will be on an extra days rest.Its kind of nice, he said. Havent had that in a while, so its good. Should be ready to go.Kershaw will oppose Kyle Hendricks, whose 2.13 ERA was tops in the majors this season. The right-hander allowed a solo homer in 5 1/3 innings of Game 2, his longest career postseason start. The Cubs lost 1-0.Kershaw called Hendricks kind of like the Greg Maddux of this generation.With his ability to sink the ball, cut the ball, and put him in spots where hitters are enticed to swing at it, but you cant put the barrel on it, Kershaw said. Hes really good at mixing speeds, changing it up. Hes a tough guy to go against, for sure.The Dodgers relied heavily on Kershaw to advance out of the NL Division Series against Washington.He picked up his first career save in the decisive Game 5 by retiring the final two batters in the ninth. In Game 4, he struck out 11. ' ' '