FIFA sacks operations chief after Infantino plan criticism
FIFA dismissed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour three weeks after he publicly criticised President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell parts of major competitions to private investors. Lamour said the FIFA administration had been deceived and acknowledged that his opposition could cost him his job, according to three outlets.
Why it matters
The dismissal exposes internal conflict over private investment in football's most valuable competitions.
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Part of the August 18, 2026 brief.