FIFA COO Departs Amid Criticism of Infantino Plan to Sell Stake
FIFA announced on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left the organization, a departure that follows his public critique of President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a stake in FIFA’s tournament business, including the World Cup. The move comes in the weeks after Lamour voiced opposition to the plan, according to the governing body’s confirmation.
Details on Lamour’s next steps or the specifics of his role at the time of departure were not disclosed in the statement. FIFA did not provide additional comments beyond confirming the exit. The development places renewed attention on Infantino’s strategy for monetizing FIFA’s tournament portfolio and the internal reception to that plan.