FIFA Sacks COO Kevin Lamour Over Infantino Criticism

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FIFA has reportedly sacked its organisation chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, after he publicly criticised president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in the World Cup. Lamour, a Frenchman, has now departed the world football governing body, a move confirmed by FIFA on Monday. Infantino faces opposition from UEFA, other confederations, and member countries.