Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive

Uefa's executive vice-president Laura McAllister has expressed her deep concern over Fifa's decision to fire senior executive Kevin Lamour for criticizing President Gianni Infantino. Lamour, who served as Fifa's chief operating officer, announced his departure on Monday, just over two weeks after releasing a statement alleging that the world governing body deceived Infantino regarding a plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.

McAllister, a Uefa executive committee member and former Wales captain, described Lamour as an honourable and exemplary sports leader who was a trusted colleague. She emphasized his principled leadership, unwavering commitment to the values of football, and his role as a courageous advocate for the most important stakeholders in the sport.

McAllister highlighted that Lamour's dismissal sends a deeply troubling message to those seeking change within football. Uefa has already lost confidence in Infantino, accusing Fifa and the President of breaking trust through deception. The dispute culminated in England, Wales, the Republic of Ireland, and Scotland withdrawing their support for Infantino, who will not be voting for his re-election as president in early 2027.