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'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 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.
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.
Il direttore operativo della Fifa Kevin Lamour è stato licenziato dopo aver criticato pubblicamente il piano del presidente Gianni Infantino di vendere quote dei Mondiali a investitori privati.
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's Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, stated staff were "deceived" by President Gianni Infantino's lack of transparency regarding a $20 billion World Cup sell-off plan, urging its halt. His statement followed the resignation of senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro, who also opposed the deal.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn his controversial proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors, citing "divisions" and widespread global opposition from confederations like UEFA and Concacaf, and internal resignations. The collapse puts his presidency under severe pressure.
