Kevin Lamour has been sacked for telling the truth

 

kevin Lamour has been sacked for telling the truth

On August 17, 2026, FIFA officially sacked Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour, weeks after he publicly accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff over a controversial $20 billion World Cup private equity plan.

Why Kevin Lamour Was Sacked

• The Whistleblowing: Lamour stated that the FIFA administration had been "deceived" by Infantino’s lack of openness regarding a proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA's commercial rights business to private investors.
• The "One Person" Accusation: He bluntly labeled the private equity scheme as "the project of one person" and remarked, "Our mission is to serve football, not to serve the personal interests of a person who, unfortunately, believes he embodies FIFA...".
• Anticipating the Fallout: Lamour knew speaking out would jeopardize his role, stating in July, "If that means I lose my job, then so be it. At least I'll sleep well tonight.".
• The Termination Order: An internal email sent by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström confirmed that Lamour's employment was terminated. FIFA issued a brief statement confirming the end of the working relationship and declined further comment.

Wider FIFA Backlash and Fallout

• Abandoned Proposal: Following immense internal and external blowback, Infantino was forced to withdraw the World Cup sell-off plan.
• Executive Defections: Hours before Lamour's original statement, Infantino's senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned in protest against the proposal.
• Global Football Revolt: Powerful continental bodies—including UEFA, the AFC, and CONCACAF—have openly revolted, demanding an independent review of Infantino's conduct.
• Political Pressure: Human rights organizations are pushing for Infantino to be ruled ineligible for the upcoming March 2027 election. However, Infantino still retains backing from the African and South American confederations, alongside supportive public statements from U.S. President Donald Trump. [1]

In a parting farewell note to colleagues, Lamour wrote: "Please never forget that in life, it's not about doing what's easy; it's about doing what's right."