Fifa COO dismissed following criticism of Infantino
FIFA has dismissed its Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, after he openly criticised President Gianni Infantino regarding a controversial commercial plan. The decision came shortly after Lamour voiced concerns about the FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative and Infantino's leadership style. Several football confederations opposed the plan, leading to further tensions within the organisation. The fallout has also impacted Infantino's support for another term as FIFA president.
Match highlights
- FIFA ended its working relationship with Kevin Lamour as Chief Operating Officer on 17 August 2026.
- Lamour criticised the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal and described it as “the project of one person.”
- UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation opposed the FFE plan, with UEFA threatening to boycott the World Cup.
- The controversy led UEFA, Concacaf, and several UK football associations to withdraw support for Infantino's re-election.
- Confederations from Africa, South America, and Oceania continue to back Infantino.
