Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism

Senior FIFA official Kevin Lamour has been sacked by football's world governing body approximately three weeks after publicly criticizing FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plans. The dismissal, reported on August 17, 2026, raises concerns about freedom of expression within the organization. Lamour's sacking follows his criticism of Infantino, though the specific plan he objected to was not detailed in the excerpt.