Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
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"the time has now come for football political leaders to ask themselves the right questions and make the right decisions."
— Kevin Lamour , Executive
"A president must bring people together, unite them, and inspire them. Today, we are experiencing the opposite."
— Kevin Lamour , Executive
"Following recent discussions, Fifa and our Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour have agreed to part ways."
— Mattias Grafstrom , Executive
Key People
Former senior adviser on global strategy and governance for Fifa who resigned in opposition to Infantino's plans.
President of FIFA.
Fifa's chief operating officer.
Mattias Grafstrom is the secretary general of FIFA.
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Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
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