{
  "id": 1654131,
  "title": "'Project Of One Person': FIFA Parts Ways With COO Kevin Lamour After He Criticised Infantino’s Abandoned World Cup Stakes Plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/project-of-one-person-fifa-parts-ways-with-coo-kevin-lamour-after-he",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T06:29:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/project-of-one-person-fifa-parts-ways-with-coo-kevin-lamour-after-he-criticised-infantinos-abandoned-world-cup-stakes-plan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The chief operating officer of FIFA, Kevin Lamour, has been terminated from his position following his public criticism of President Gianni Infantino's proposed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The news was relayed to FIFA staff via an email from Secretary General Mattias Grafstorm. Lamour expressed his gratitude for his two years of service and wished the organization well in the future. The decision to part ways was made with careful consideration and respect for Lamour's contributions.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: FIFA has reportedly sacked its chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he criticised president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors. The staff of the world body were informed of the development via an email from its secretary general, Mattias Grafstorm, who told the organisation that the two parties have \"agreed to part ways\". NEW: Kevin Lamour,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}