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The Latest Breaking News from Gianni Infantino

Fifa slammed for firing top official who spoke out against Gianni Infantino

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

Fifa accused of ‘management by fear’ after Gianni Infantino critic sacked

Kevin Lamour left his role as Fifa’s chief operating officer just weeks after criticising Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup

The Independent UK · Aug 18

FIFA confirms COO Kevin Lamour has left after criticising Infantino's World Cup plans

The senior FIFA executive had warned speaking out against Infantino's controversial investment plan could cost him his job.

Euronews · Aug 18

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Senior FIFA official FIFA Kevin Lamour leaves after criticising Gianni Infantino

FIFA's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has been dismissed from his post. He had strongly criticised his boss Gianni Infantino and the latter's plan to set up a commercial company.

France 24 · Aug 18

A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has reportedly left his position. This departure follows his criticism of President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan. Lamour stated that staff were deceived by Infantino's lack of openness. Infantino is seeking reelection amid pressure from continental confederations. The controversial $20 billion proposal was…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan

The Independent UK · Aug 18

FIFA chief operating officer leaves after criticising Infantino investor plan

FIFA's third-highest-ranking official, Frenchman Kevin Lamour, has left his post, the organisation confirmed Monday, after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in major competitions to private investors. The departure comes as Infantino faces growing scrutiny over his leadership of world football's governing body.

France 24 · Aug 17

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FIFA Fires Senior Officer After His Public Defiance of Gianni Infantino

The unrest continues at world soccer’s governing body in the wake of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attempt to sell stakes of the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17

Lamour leaves key Fifa position after criticising Infantino

Frenchman Kevin Lamour has left his role as Fifa's chief operating officer after criticising president Gianni Infantino's scrapped private investor plan, world football's governing body confirmed Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 17

Key Fifa member leaves role weeks after Infantino criticism

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The Independent UK · Aug 17

Fifa chief sacked after criticism of Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

The Fifa chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has been sacked after openly criticising Gianni Infantino’s ill-fated plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Infantino critic who accused him of ‘deception’ leaves Fifa

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The Independent UK · Aug 17

Fifa’s chief operating officer leaves after scathing criticism of Gianni Infantino

Kevin Lamour had accused Infantino of ‘deceiving’ Fifa over his now-abandoned World Cup plans

The Independent UK · Aug 17

We need a change: Ian Maxwell reveals SFA stance on FIFA president Gianni Infantino

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell today revealed the governing body's stance on FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

Ian Maxwell confirms Scottish FA stance on Gianni Infantino FIFA vote

Infantino is up for presidential re-election following his radical plan to sell off a percentage of the game to a private investment company.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17

Gianni Infantino Threatened With End of FIFA President Reign by Leaked Letter

One of FIFA’s strongest opponents has argued that Infantino should be considered an ineligible candidate for March’s elections.

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Scottish FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino

Chief executive Ian Maxwell said the SFA’s position had been ‘clear’ since Uefa announced its collective opposition to the World Cup sell-off plan

Radio France Internationale · Aug 17

Cameroon beat Malawi to claim maiden Women’s Cup of Nations title

Cameroon claimed a first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they beat Malawi 3-0 in Sunday's final in Morocco, with Marie Ngah Manga’s first-half double helping the the Indomitable Lionesses seal victory.

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France 24 · Aug 16

Cameroon beats Malawi to win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time

Cameroon defeated tournament debutant Malawi in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, winning the trophy for the first time. The Indomitable Lionesses, who failed to qualify for the previous edition of the tournament, had lost on their last three appearances in the final – all…

Sports Illustrated · Aug 16

USMNT Did One Thing Wrong Ahead of 2026 World Cup—And Must Not Make the Same Mistake Twice

The Stars and Stripes can’t seem to get past the round of 16 in soccer’s grand affair. Will the 2030 World Cup finally bring a breakthrough?

Sports Illustrated · Aug 15

President Donald Trump Ally Puts ‘Jealous’ Gianni Infantino Critics on Blast

The FIFA president is in desperate need of public support amid his latest controversy.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15

Women’s U20 World Cup boycott may hurt in short term but can send Fifa a vital message

Women’s football has much to gain from the kind of reforms that threats to snub upcoming tournaments might prompt. Infantino should be taken on

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15

SFA warned taking on ‘vengeful’ FIFA president could cost Scottish football millions

The SFA have been warned that falling foul of "vengeful" UEFA president Gianni Infantino could end up costing Scottish football millions…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Europe’s top clubs threatened Club World Cup boycott before Fifa plan collapsed

Europe’s leading clubs threatened not to participate in future Club World Cups unless Gianni Infantino withdrew his Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme, issuing their ultimatum hours before the plan was scrapped

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Trump ally claims Infantino has taken Fifa to a ‘whole new level’

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