Sports August 18, 2026 at 1:19 PM

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

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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

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