Fifa President Gianni Infantino faces intensified opposition after firing COO Kevin Lamour over his criticism of a World Cup sell-off plan. The Israel Football Association has officially withdrawn its support for Infantino's re-election, joining other Uefa members.
Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign following controversy over plans to sell stakes in major football competitions to private investors.
Kevin Lamour, ehemaliger COO der Fifa, greift Präsident Gianni Infantino in einem ungewöhnlichen Statement an. Die offene Auseinandersetzung innerhalb der Fifa-Hierarchie verstärkt die Krise rund um den Weltverband.
Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino gerät wegen Investorenplänen und einer umstrittenen dritten Amtszeit unter Druck. Während die Organisation FairSquare seinen Wahlausschluss fordert, werden Victor Montagliani Ambitionen als Nachfolger nachgesagt.
Fifa's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour was fired after opposing Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors, calling it 'the project of one person' and stating the administration was 'deceived'. Despite his reservations leading to the plan's shelving, Lamour was sacked on August 17, 2026, sparking criticism from Lise Klavness, head of the Norwegian Football Association, who termed it 'management by fear'.
Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino steht wegen gescheiterter Investorenpläne und seiner umstrittenen erneuten Kandidatur für 2027 unter Druck. Die Organisation FairSquare fordert seinen Ausschluss, während Victor Montagliani als potenzieller Nachfolger gehandelt wird.
Fifa chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has been dismissed after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors. Lamour, who previously worked with Infantino at Uefa, stated he was prepared to lose his job.
Fifa chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left his role after two years following his opposition to president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in major football competitions to private investors.
FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left the organization following his public criticism of President Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell commercial rights. The departure coincides with mounting opposition to Infantino's re-election bid.
FIFA Operasyon Direktörü Kevin Lamour, Başkan Gianni Infantino'nun Dünya Kupası hisselerini özel yatırımcılara açma planına yönelik sert eleştirilerinin ardından kurumdan ayrıldı. Lamour, planı 'tek kişinin projesi' olarak nitelendirmişti.
Kevin Lamour, directeur des opérations de la FIFA, a été licencié après avoir critiqué le président Gianni Infantino. Opposé au projet d'ouverture de la FIFA aux investisseurs privés, Lamour, connu pour ses principes, quitte l'instance après un bras de fer interne.
Human rights organisation FairSquare urged Fifa to rule Gianni Infantino ineligible for another presidential term, arguing he has already reached the maximum three-term limit.
FIFA Genel Sekreteri Grafstrom, çalışanlara gönderdiği e-postada kurum ile Mattias Lamour'un yollarını ayırma konusunda anlaştığını belirtti. Lamour, Dünya Kupası hisselerinin özel yatırıma açılması planı nedeniyle Başkan Infantino'yu eleştirmişti.
FIFA has confirmed that chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body after two years, following his public criticism of president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.
Fifa chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has been sacked, less than three weeks after criticising president Gianni Infantino's aborted plans to sell competition stakes to private investors.
Kevin Lamour, numéro 3 et directeur des opérations de la Fifa, a quitté ses fonctions après s'être farouchement opposé au projet d'investissements privés porté par son président Gianni Infantino.
Die Fifa hat die Zusammenarbeit mit Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour beendet. Im Juli hatte Lamour die Pläne von Fifa-Chef Infantino zum Verkauf von WM-Anteilen an Investoren öffentlich kritisiert.
Der Weltfußballverband Fifa und ihr Betriebsdirektor Kevin Lamour haben sich getrennt, nachdem Lamour schwere Vorwürfe gegen Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino wegen Investorenplänen erhoben hatte.
Fifa's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has been sacked after criticising President Gianni Infantino's aborted plan to sell competition stakes to private investors, highlighting internal divisions and questioning Infantino's leadership.
FIFA has defended its president, Gianni Infantino, against an alleged campaign to undermine his leadership following a Daily Telegraph report regarding a past UEFA staff exit payment.
Nach US-Präsident Trump hat auch WM-Chef Andrew Giuliani die Kritiker von Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino scharf attackiert. Wer gegen Infantino stimmt, müsse sich den Kopf untersuchen lassen, so Giuliani.
Europe's leading clubs threatened to boycott future Club World Cups unless Gianni Infantino dropped the Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme, which was subsequently shelved amid widespread anger over lack of consultation.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure over governance and potential boycotts of upcoming women's tournaments, with critics pointing to gender disparities and controversial plans.
Gianni Infantino will sich trotz internationaler Kritik und anhaltender Uefa-Boykottdrohungen bei der Fifa-Präsidentschaftswahl am 18. März 2027 erneut zur Wahl stellen. Nach dem gescheiterten Investorendeal spalten sich die Kontinentalverbände.
