French FIFA official Kevin Lamour criticizes Infantino over World Cup privatization

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Kevin Lamour, FIFA’s third-ranking official, publicly denounced President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, risking his job. Lamour, FIFA’s operations director, said staff were “deceived” and deserved better than “contempt and intimidation,” accepting he might be dismissed. He similarly broke with former UEFA chief Michel Platini in 2015. Lamour has repeatedly clashed with bosses, including UEFA’s Aleksander Čeferin. He joined FIFA in November 2024 and remains in post, with tensions reportedly shaking the organization.


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