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FOUND: 7 - What They Never Told You

Infantino wields the axe after Lamour breaks ranks inside Fifa’s fiefdom

In today’s Football Daily: there’s been a casualty at Fifa HQ

The Guardian - UK

Fifa slammed for firing top official who spoke out against Gianni Infantino

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The Independent UK

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

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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FIFA confirms COO Kevin Lamour has left after criticising Infantino's World Cup plans

The senior FIFA executive had warned speaking out against Infantino's controversial investment plan could cost him his job.

Euronews

Shakira and Warren Buffett's son announce rebuilding of schools in Chocó

The Colombian singer will not personally donate the announced one million dollars; the sum will be channelled through Global Citizen and promoter Live Nation, in which she is involved.

Euronews

New Scotland manager on his major concern, Robbie Ure hopes and 'young wolf' days

Sebastien Pocognoli has been officially unveiled as the new Scotland manager - and the Belgian didn't duck any questions when he met the media.

The National (Scotland)

Senior FIFA official FIFA Kevin Lamour leaves after criticising Gianni Infantino

FIFA's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has been dismissed from his post. He had strongly criticised his boss Gianni Infantino and the latter's plan to set up a commercial company.

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A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has reportedly left his position. This departure follows his criticism of President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan. Lamour stated that staff were deceived by Infantino's lack of openness. Infantino is seeking reelection amid pressure from continental confederations. The controversial $20 billion proposal was…

The Economic Times

A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan

The Independent UK

FIFA chief operating officer leaves after criticising Infantino investor plan

FIFA's third-highest-ranking official, Frenchman Kevin Lamour, has left his post, the organisation confirmed Monday, after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in major competitions to private investors. The departure comes as Infantino faces growing scrutiny over his leadership of world football's governing body.

France 24

FIFA Fires Senior Officer After His Public Defiance of Gianni Infantino

The unrest continues at world soccer’s governing body in the wake of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attempt to sell stakes of the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Lamour leaves key Fifa position after criticising Infantino

Frenchman Kevin Lamour has left his role as Fifa's chief operating officer after criticising president Gianni Infantino's scrapped private investor plan, world football's governing body confirmed Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Key Fifa member leaves role weeks after Infantino criticism

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The Independent UK

Fifa chief sacked after criticism of Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

The Fifa chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has been sacked after openly criticising Gianni Infantino’s ill-fated plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors

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Amid Retirement Talk, Cristiano Ronaldo’s 1,000-Goal Chase Enters Final Chapter

The forward is racing to accomplish another historic first before he hangs up his boots.

The Independent UK

Infantino critic who accused him of ‘deception’ leaves Fifa

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The Independent UK

Fifa’s chief operating officer leaves after scathing criticism of Gianni Infantino

Kevin Lamour had accused Infantino of ‘deceiving’ Fifa over his now-abandoned World Cup plans

The National (Scotland)

We need a change: Ian Maxwell reveals SFA stance on FIFA president Gianni Infantino

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell today revealed the governing body's stance on FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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The National (Scotland)

Ian Maxwell confirms Scottish FA stance on Gianni Infantino FIFA vote

Infantino is up for presidential re-election following his radical plan to sell off a percentage of the game to a private investment company.

Sports Illustrated

Gianni Infantino Threatened With End of FIFA President Reign by Leaked Letter

One of FIFA’s strongest opponents has argued that Infantino should be considered an ineligible candidate for March’s elections.

The Independent UK

Scottish FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino

Chief executive Ian Maxwell said the SFA’s position had been ‘clear’ since Uefa announced its collective opposition to the World Cup sell-off plan

Euronews

Ronaldo tells fashion magazine this year could be his last as a professional footballer

The Portuguese legend has scored 976 goals for club and country in a senior career that has lasted more than 20 years.

Sports Illustrated

President Donald Trump Ally Puts ‘Jealous’ Gianni Infantino Critics on Blast

The FIFA president is in desperate need of public support amid his latest controversy.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s U20 World Cup boycott may hurt in short term but can send Fifa a vital message

Women’s football has much to gain from the kind of reforms that threats to snub upcoming tournaments might prompt. Infantino should be taken on

The National (Scotland)

SFA warned taking on ‘vengeful’ FIFA president could cost Scottish football millions

The SFA have been warned that falling foul of "vengeful" UEFA president Gianni Infantino could end up costing Scottish football millions…

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