FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff regarding a plan for the World Cup. Lamour risks his job by speaking out, following the departure of senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro.
According to reports, Kevin Lamour, Fifa’s chief operating officer, admits he could lose his position after publicly stating that Gianni Infantino “deceived” FIFA staff. The allegations center around a plan related to the World Cup, though specific details of the plan are not provided in the source.
The Yahoo Sports report notes that Lamour has chosen to speak out despite potential repercussions, unlike senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro who has already left his position. This suggests a level of internal dissent within FIFA regarding the handling of this particular World Cup-related initiative. The reason for Infantino’s alleged deception is not detailed in the source.
Lamour accepted that speaking out could cost him his job, but proceeded nonetheless. He made the claims while discussing the situation surrounding Cordeiro's exit. No further details regarding Lamour’s future at FIFA were provided.
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