FIFA’s Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, has departed from the organization following his public criticism of President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a share in its tournament business, which includes the prestigious World Cup. The departure was officially confirmed by FIFA on Monday, with a spokesperson expressing gratitude for Lamour’s two years of service and wishing him well in his future endeavors. The decision for Lamour to leave was mutual, as stated by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom in a letter to staff and Council members. This move comes after Lamour voiced his opposition to the proposal, accusing FIFA staff of being misled and labeling the initiative as driven solely by one individual’s agenda. Carlos Cordeiro, another key figure in FIFA and a close adviser to Infantino, also resigned in protest against the plan, calling it detrimental to football. Lamour, who had been part of Infantino’s inner circle during the president’s election campaign in 2016, joined FIFA in November 2024. The developments surrounding Lamour’s departure and the controversy surrounding Infantino’s proposal have stirred significant reactions within the soccer community.
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