Key facts
- FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has departed his role.
- Lamour publicly criticized President Gianni Infantino's World Cup plans.
- The plans involved bringing private investors into major tournaments.
- Widespread opposition led FIFA to abandon the proposal.
- Lamour's departure follows the shelving of Infantino's investment plans.
FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left his position within the organization. His departure follows public criticism he leveled against FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposals to introduce private investors into the management of major FIFA tournaments. The plan, which aimed to bring external capital into events like the World Cup, faced considerable opposition. This widespread criticism ultimately led FIFA to abandon the initiative. Lamour's exit from his role as COO occurs in the wake of this shelved proposal, signaling a shift in the executive structure at FIFA.