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FIFA Chief Sacked After Criticism Of Infantino’s World Cup Sell-Off Plan

Kevin Lamour The FIFA chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has been sacked after openly criticising Gianni Infantino’s ill-fated plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors.

  • Kevin Lamour dismissed as FIFA COO after criticizing Infantino's World Cup auction plan.
  • Lamour believed FIFA deceived by scheme, Infantino sees himself as service to organization.
  • Lamour's departure official on August 17, 2026 despite plan being abandoned same day.

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