Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".

Kevin Lamour, FIFA's French 'reformer' who dared to challenge Gianni Infantino

FIFA fired its chief operations officer on Monday after he opposed a plan by the organization's president to create a semi-private subsidiary.

Infantino’s FIFA World Cup fallout: Lamour exits after criticism of plan

Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.

Kevin Lamour sacked from FIFA after publicly criticising Infantino's plan

FIFA has reportedly sacked the organisation chief operating officer, who last month, published scathing criticism of Gianni Infantino's now-shelved plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private equity. Frenchman Kevin Lamour has now departed the world football governing body, which was confirmed by FIFA on Monday. The FIFA president is still holding on though despite a wave of opposition from UEFA and other confederations and a growing number of member countries. Story by Oliver Farry.

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Premier League chief claims Gianni Infantino ‘pressed the self-destruct button’ with World Cup sell-off plan

Gianni Infantino has faced fierce criticism after being forced to abandon his World Cup sell-off plan

By Jonathan Veal and Jamie Gardner

Premier League head: FIFA hit self-destruct button over World Cup plan

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has accused embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino of pressing the “self-destruct button” over failed plans to sell stakes in the World Cup. Infantino is fighting to stay in his job following huge backlash to his intention to sell a minority stake in FIFA tournaments to private investors.