Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

FIFA confirms COO Kevin Lamour’s exit after Infantino plan critique

8/18/2026

29 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

FIFA confirmed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour left on 17 August 2026 after criticizing President Gianni Infantino’s sell-off plan.
Lamour, who joined FIFA in November 2024 from UEFA, said staff were deceived by the $20 billion FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme.
He called the scheme ‘the project of one person’ and a ‘bad deal for football.’
Secretary general Mattias Grafström said the two sides agreed to part ways.

1 of 1

Story summary

FIFA confirmed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour left on 17 August 2026 after criticizing President Gianni Infantino’s sell-off plan.
Lamour, who joined FIFA in November 2024 from UEFA, said staff were deceived by the $20 billion FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme.
He called the scheme ‘the project of one person’ and a ‘bad deal for football.’
Secretary general Mattias Grafström said the two sides agreed to part ways.