17-08-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com

Fifa official leaves after Infantino plan criticism

[Getty Images]Fifa's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body less than three weeks after he strongly criticised its president Gianni Infantino's aborted plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.In a statement, a spokesperson said: "Fifa can confirm that the working relationship between Fifa and Kevin Lamour as Chief Operating Officer has ended on 17 August 2026."Fifa thanks Kevin for his two years of service and wishes him the best of luck for the future.
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