FIFA confirms departure of senior executive Kevin Lamour after Infantino criticism
FIFA said Kevin Lamour’s departure followed his criticism of Gianni Infantino’s $20 billion tournament plan, which faced broad internal opposition.
- FIFA confirmed on August 17, 2026, that the working relationship with Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour had ended after nearly two years in the role.
- The departure follows public criticism by Lamour regarding FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in its tournament business—including the World Cup—to private investors.
- Lamour publicly stated that FIFA staff had been "deceived" by the proposal, calling it "the project of one person" who "believes he embodies FIFA when he is supposed to be at its service".
- In an internal communication, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström informed staff that the governing body and Lamour had agreed to part ways following recent discussions.
- Lamour's exit comes shortly after the controversial World Cup commercial investment proposal was shelved following strong pushback and the resignation of senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro.
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FIFA confirms departure of senior official Lamour after Infantino criticism
FIFA confirmed on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body, weeks after he publicly criticised President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a stake in its tournament business, including the World Cup.
The president also suffered Monday the withdrawal of support of the Scottish Football Association (SFA) in his search for a fourth term
Kevin Lamour's departure from FIFA occurs in the midst of a growing crisis for Gianni Infantino, who faces criticism from federations and opposition to his re-election as president of the organization in 2027.
Senior FIFA official criticized Gianni Infantino's proposal to open the World Cup to private investment; he now leaves the entity in non-detailed circumstances.
The world football governing body FIFA has fired top executive Kevin Lamour. British media outlets Sky News and the BBC reported this on Monday evening. FIFA confirms the...
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