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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Frenchman Kevin Lamour publicly questioned the FIFA president's plan and considered it to be "personal interests"
The departure of the Director of Operations occurred 17 days after his criticism of the Infantino investment project.
FIFA and its company director Kevin Lamour are now taking separate paths. Previously, the official Infantino had strongly condemned.
FIFA and its company director Kevin Lamour are now taking separate paths. Previously, the official Infantino had strongly condemned.
FIFA executive Lamour leaves after criticising Infantino proposal
Zurich, Aug. 17 (SANA) FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour left the organisation Monday, weeks after publicly criticising President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup and other tournaments. FIFA confirmed that its working relationship with Lamour ended on Aug. 17 but did not disclose the reason for his departure. The organisation thanked him for his service and said it would make no furthe…
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