FIFA's Kevin Lamour exits after criticism of Gianni Infantino over World Cup plan
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- FIFA’s Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, has left his role shortly after publicly accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff over a controversial World Cup profit sell-off plan.
- Lamour’s statement on August 1 criticized Infantino’s lack of transparency regarding the $20 billion commercial subsidiary proposal, which Infantino later withdrew amid widespread backlash.
- The plan faced strong opposition from major soccer bodies, including UEFA and heads of three continental confederations, who described it as a “fundamental breach of trust” and warned of potential boycotts.
- Despite losing some support, Infantino still has backing from six Arab soccer federations and is seeking reelection as FIFA president, with a November 18 deadline for challengers to enter the race.
- FIFA confirmed the end of Lamour’s working relationship and thanked him for his two years of service, declining to provide further comments.
