Uefa vice-president condemns Fifa after sacking of Kevin Lamour
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Fifa confirmed the dismissal of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour on August 17. Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister criticized the decision, stating it sends a 'deeply troubling message' about the state of leadership within Fifa. McAllister highlighted Lamour's principled stance and how his exit undermines efforts for cultural change at Fifa. Uefa, along with Concacaf and the AFC, previously accused Fifa president Gianni Infantino of deception regarding a proposed investment strategy. Several Uefa member associations have retracted support for Infantino's re-election campaign amid the controversy.
- •Kevin Lamour's dismissal was confirmed by Fifa on August 17.
- •Laura McAllister expressed strong criticism of Lamour's firing.
- •Uefa and other confederations have threatened to boycott Fifa tournaments.
- •Several Uefa associations have withdrawn support for Infantino's re-election.
- •Infantino's controversial investment plan faced backlash from multiple stakeholders.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive
- 5:51 PMBBC Sport — Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Uefa vice-president says Fifa sacking Gianni Infantino critic sends ‘deeply troubling message’
"Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister.
"Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister.
"Lamour’s departure as Fifa’s chief operating officer was confirmed on Monday evening
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:51 PMFifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive
Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister.
- BBC SportAug 18, 2026, 5:51 PMFifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive
Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 4:21 PMUefa vice-president says Fifa sacking Gianni Infantino critic sends ‘deeply troubling message’
Lamour’s departure as Fifa’s chief operating officer was confirmed on Monday evening
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