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Klaveness criticizes FIFA after firing of executive Lamour

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:35 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Klaveness criticizes FIFA after firing of executive Lamour
Summary

Norway soccer president Lise Klaveness condemned FIFA's firing of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, stating it reflects 'management by fear'. Lamour was dismissed after publicly criticizing FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s World Cup profit scheme. Klaveness urged FIFA leaders to resist harmful directives amid the fallout from Lamour's ousting and Infantino's controversial handling of the $20 billion private equity plan. Lamour's comments about being deceived by FIFA leadership led to significant pushback from various soccer federations. FIFA has thanked Lamour for his service in a statement post-firing, while Klaveness highlighted a need for transparency within the organization.

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Key Details
  • •Lise Klaveness criticizes FIFA's management practices
  • •Kevin Lamour fired after criticizing Gianni Infantino
  • •Infantino's project faced backlash from multiple federations
  • •FIFA acknowledges Lamour's contributions post-dismissal
  • •Klaveness calls for transparency and accountability in FIFA leadership
Latest Updates
  • 12:33 PMESPN — Norway FA chief slams Infantino's FIFA for firing COO in 'management by fear' - ESPN
  • 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear'
  • 11:35 AMAssociated Press — AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear' - AP News
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FIFA’s removal of the senior official who said Gianni Infantino deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan was unacceptable, Norway soccer president Lise Klaveness said on Tuesday while urging other leaders at the governing body to resist potentially damaging orders. The firing of FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour late Monday came 17 days after his statement to the Associated Press criticizing Infantino’s $20 billion private equity project that helped to end it hours later.

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FIFA’s removal of the senior official who said Gianni Infantino deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan has been called “unacceptable.” Norway soccer president Lise Klaveness also urges other leaders at FIFA to resist potentially damaging orders. The …

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FIFA's removal of the senior official who said Gianni Infantino deceived staff with his World Cup sell-off plan was unacceptable, Norway FA chief Lise Klaveness said while urging other leaders at the governing body to resist potentially damaging orders.

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