Fußballverband: Infantino-Kritiker verlässt die Fifa
Erst kritisiert Fifa-Betriebsdirektor Kevin Lamour Präsident Gianni Infantino sowie dessen Investorenpläne. Jetzt endet die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Lamour und dem Weltfußballverband.
Düsseldorf - Following criticisms of Fifa President Gianni Infantino's investment plans, the Fifa Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has parted ways with the organization. A Fifa spokesperson confirmed the termination of Lamour's employment relationship with Fifa as of August 17, 2026, according to the German Press Agency. The organization expressed gratitude to Lamour for his two-year tenure.
The reasons for Lamour's departure were not disclosed by the Fifa spokesperson. Lamour had been the Fifa Betriebsdirektor since November 2024 and previously worked for the European Football Union Uefa from 2007. After the investment plans became known in late July, Lamour accused Infantino of behind-the-scenes dealings, stating that the employees were entitled to better treatment than disrespect and intimidation.
The plans involved making Fifa shares available to private investors during the World Cup. Facing criticism from various continental associations like Uefa, Fifa abandoned the billion-dollar investment plans. Lamour even indirectly demanded consequences, declaring that not only should the project not continue, but it was time for football's political decision-makers to ask the right questions and make the right decisions.
The French-Swiss national indicated that he was prepared to lose his job over his public statements, stating that if it meant losing his job, it should happen.
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