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Israel, England, UEFA Withdraw Support From Infantino Re-election

8/19/2026

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino dismissed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after Lamour criticized the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan.
The Israel Football Association board voted unanimously to withdraw its support for Infantino’s re-election, signing the decision by IFA chief Moshe Zuares.
England, Wales, Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister also withdrew support, with McAllister saying the sacking sends a troubling message and weakens reform prospects.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino dismissed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after Lamour criticized the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan.
The Israel Football Association board voted unanimously to withdraw its support for Infantino’s re-election, signing the decision by IFA chief Moshe Zuares.
England, Wales, Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister also withdrew support, with McAllister saying the sacking sends a troubling message and weakens reform prospects.