Infantino loses more support as FIFA official says COO dismissal was 'final straw'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing growing opposition as more officials withdraw their support following the sudden dismissal of Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour. One FIFA vice-president described Lamour's exit as the "final straw." Hungarian vice-president Sandor Csanyi, a member of the FIFA Council, cited Lamour's criticism of Infantino's plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights as the reason for his withdrawal of support.

The dismissal triggered a domino effect, with additional FIFA officials, including UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, and CONCACAF president Vittorio Montagliani, also distancing themselves from Infantino. Montenegro's football association, represented by FIFA Council member Dejan Savicevic, expressed extreme concern over the lack of communication and transparency within FIFA's governance structure.

Infantino, who is seeking a fourth term until 2031, faces pressure from three confederations to resign. While CAF and CONMEBOL remain supportive, FIFA's future remains uncertain amid mounting discontent.