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Fifa executive leaves job three weeks after speaking out against Infantino plan

Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

Published by BBC News Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:46:08 GMT

Where: Mexico, Ireland

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mexico: 23.630, -102.550
ireland: 53.140, -7.690

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