FIFA officials resign as Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan faces backlash
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Two senior FIFA officials criticized Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, leading to one resignation. Carlos Cordeiro, stepping down as an advisor, called the proposal a 'bad deal for football.' FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, stated that staff were deceived by Infantino's lack of transparency. Infantino's scheme involves a $20 billion subsidiary that would allow private investors to own 20% of FIFA's commercial operations. Cordeiro urged fellow FIFA members to reject this proposal due to the organization's strong financial position.
- •Gianni Infantino proposed a $20 billion subsidiary for FIFA's commercial businesses.
- •Carlos Cordeiro resigned in protest against the sell-off plan.
- •Kevin Lamour criticized Infantino for lack of staff transparency.
- •Cordeiro called the proposal a bad deal for football's future.
- •Deadline for FIFA presidential challengers is set for Nov. 18.
- 5:48 PMAl Jazeera English — FIFA COO Lamour says staff deceived over Infantino’s World Cup plan - Al Jazeera
- 4:17 PMAssociated Press — Senior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan - AP News
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Senior FIFA Official Says Staff Were ‘Deceived’ By Infantino's World Cup Sell-Off Plan
"Two senior FIFA officials have criticized Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan. One has resigned as a presidential adviser and the second says staff have been deceived by a project that must not go ahead. Senior FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro, who represe…
"“It is the project of one person,” said FIFA’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, a long-time colleague of Infantino at both FIFA and UEFA.
"Senior FIFA executive, Kevin Lamour, says staff were deceived over President Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan.
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External links- Al Jazeera EnglishJul 31, 2026, 5:48 PMFIFA COO Lamour says staff deceived over Infantino’s World Cup plan - Al Jazeera
Senior FIFA executive, Kevin Lamour, says staff were deceived over President Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan.
- Associated PressJul 31, 2026, 4:17 PMSenior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan - AP News
Two senior FIFA officials have criticized Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan. One has resigned as a presidential adviser and the second says staff have been deceived by a project that must not go ahead. Senior FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro, who represe…
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:23 PMSenior FIFA Official Says Staff Were ‘Deceived’ By Infantino's World Cup Sell-Off Plan
“It is the project of one person,” said FIFA’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, a long-time colleague of Infantino at both FIFA and UEFA.
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