Kevin Lamour sacked by FIFA after publicly criticising Infantino's plan

Fifa dismissed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he publicly criticized president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Lamour had warned that speaking out against the controversial investment proposal could cost him his job, and told colleagues his dismissal was about doing what is right. The sacking drew criticism from sports leaders including Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister, who called it deeply troubling, and Premier League chief Richard Masters, who said Fifa had pressed the self-destruct button. Israel's football association also withdrew support for Infantino, citing an unprecedented crisis of confidence.

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