FIFA Fires Infantino Critic Kevin Lamour

FIFA has terminated the contract of its Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, after he publicly criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The decision, effective August 17, 2026, comes after Lamour accused Infantino of circumventing FIFA staff and expressed strong opposition to a proposed plan to sell World Cup shares to investors.

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It is one person's project.

In a letter published in July, Lamour described the share sale plan as "one person's project" and urged football's political decision-makers to address the situation. He stated that if he lost his job over the criticism, he could at least "sleep soundly at night."

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Not only must this project not go ahead. But the time has now come for football's political decision-makers to ask the right questions and make the right decisions.

FIFA confirmed the termination, issuing a brief statement: "FIFA can confirm that the collaboration with Kevin Lamour as Chief Operating Officer ended on August 17, 2026. FIFA thanks Kevin for his two years of service and wishes him all the best for the future." The organization declined to provide further comment on the matter.

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FIFA can confirm that the collaboration with Kevin Lamour as Chief Operating Officer ended on August 17, 2026. FIFA thanks Kevin for his two years of service and wishes him all the best for the future.