Fifa vice-president Csanyi criticizes Infantino, cites loss of confidence

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Fifa vice-president Csanyi criticizes Infantino, cites loss of confidence
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Sandor Csanyi, fifth vice-president of Fifa, publicly criticized president Gianni Infantino, stating he has lost confidence in him. In a letter dated August 19, 2026, Csanyi highlighted Infantino’s recent dismissal of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour as the 'final straw' prompting this decision. Csanyi also questioned Infantino's professional judgment, ethical standards, and leadership. This criticism comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Infantino’s leadership at Fifa. The developments could impact governance moving forward.

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  • Sandor Csanyi expresses loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino.
  • Csanyi cites dismissal of Kevin Lamour as significant factor.
  • Concerns raised about Infantino's leadership and ethical standards.
  • Criticism published in a letter on August 19, 2026.
  • Infantino's presidency continues to face challenges within Fifa.
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  • 7:04 PMThe Guardian SportFifth Fifa vice-president turns against Infantino, saying he has ‘lost confidence’ in him
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Hungary’s Sandor Csanyi highly critical of Fifa president He cites dismissal of COO Kevin Lamour as ‘final straw’ Gianni Infantino has lost the support of another one of Fifa’s vice-presidents with the Hungarian Football Federation chief, Sandor Csanyi, criticising the president’s “professional judgment, ethical standards and leadership”. In an explosive letter sent to Infantino on Tuesday, which was first obtained by the news agency AFP, Csanyi states that he has “lost the confidence I previously placed in you” and describes the “unexpected dismissal” of Fifa’s chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, as the “final straw”. Continue reading...

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