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FIFA is facing renewed criticism following the departure of its operations director, Kevin Lamour, with Norway's football association president explicitly calling it 'unacceptable' and 'management by fear,' leading to a prominent supporter withdrawing his backing for Infantino.
Sándor Csányi, the Hungarian Vice President of FIFA, has sent a strongly worded letter to the FIFA president, withdrawing his support. The decision to fire operational director Kevin Lamour was the final straw, highlighting serious shortcomings according to Csányi.
The head of the Premier League, Richard Masters, criticized FIFA's plans for the World Cup, stating that President Gianni Infantino had "pressed the self-destruct button." This criticism comes amidst reports of a FIFA director being fired after challenging Infantino's proposals.
Lise Klaveness, the Norwegian football president, has called the firing of FIFA director Kevin Lamour unacceptable and has sent an appeal to FIFA leaders.
UEFA Vice-President Laura McAllister has called FIFA's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour 'deeply troubling,' following Lamour's criticism of president Gianni Infantino.
FIFA's Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, has been dismissed from his position after publicly criticizing President Gianni Infantino's plans for a World Cup sell-off. This decision deepens the fallout from the controversial investor plan and highlights a power struggle within the organization.