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The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

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 · Aug 18

Top Fifa executive Wenger condemns move to reform World Cup business plan

Former Arsenal coach Arsène Wenger on Tuesday became the latest top executive at world football's governing body Fifa to distance himself from the failed plan of Fifa boss Gianni Infantino to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4

Fifa executive puts job on line in scathing attack of Gianni Infantino over World Cup plan

Fifa’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has not followed senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro out the door but accepts he could lose his job by speaking out

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Will Infantino survive Fifa’s latest scandal? Trump’s involvement changes everything

WHAT COMES NEXT FOR FIFA? : Many Fifa insiders would still see a path to survival for the embattled Fifa president, despite the outcry over his World Cup sell-off plans, if it wasn’t for the close association with the Trump empire. By Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Gianni Infantino's adviser quits as FIFA's World Cup stake plan triggers confederation backlash

A senior FIFA advisor resigned protesting plans to sell a World Cup stake. European football threatened a boycott, and regional confederations united in opposition. FIFA proposed creating a subsidiary and offering external investors a stake. Despite opposition, FIFA stated it would proceed with its consultation process. Member associations will vote…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA Presidency in Doubt, Senior Adviser Quits Over World Cup Storm

72 hours of complete and utter chaos could cost Infantino a job he’d looked certain to remain in.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 31

Andy Burnham calls on Infantino to resign over ‘outrageous’ World Cup plans

UK prime minister is the first head of a major nation to call on the under-pressure Fifa president to step down

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Burnham says Gianni Infantino is ‘wrong man to lead’ Fifa and calls for him to quit

The Prime Minister spoke out over the ‘outrageous’ plan to secure private investment for the Football World Cup.

The Independent UK · Jul 31

‘Bad deal for football’: Infantino’s senior adviser resigns after opposing Fifa’s World Cup proposal

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The Independent UK · Jul 31