Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino will hope the departure of Kevin Lamour does not spark damaging revelations from the former chief operating officer of world football's governing body.
Frenchman Lamour's position -- which he had been in for less than two years -- had become untenable after he broke ranks with senior FIFA directors last month and issued a scathing statement criticising Infantino over his botched plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including World Cups.
Lamour had refused to sign off on the deal when -- according to the New York Times -- five FIFA directors had been briefed on the plan on the eve of last month's World Cup final. Lamour described the proposal as "the project of one person".
It was noticeable after his statement he had not been present when other senior FIFA directors attended an emergency meeting in Morocco a fortnight ago and declared their "full support" for Infantino.
Lamour's criticism dealt a significant blow to 56-year-old Infantino.
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Frenchman Lamour's position -- which he had been in for less than two years -- had become untenable after he broke ranks with senior FIFA directors last month and issued a scathing statement criticising Infantino over his botched plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including World Cups.
Lamour had refused to sign off on the deal when -- according to the New York Times -- five FIFA directors had been briefed on the plan on the eve of last month's World Cup final. Lamour described the proposal as "the project of one person".
It was noticeable after his statement he had not been present when other senior FIFA directors attended an emergency meeting in Morocco a fortnight ago and declared their "full support" for Infantino.
Lamour's criticism dealt a significant blow to 56-year-old Infantino.
#fifa #lamour #statement
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