# FIFA Implodes: COO Fired Over Sale

URL: https://technosports.co.in/fifa-implodes-coo-fired-over-sale/  
Published: 2026-08-18  
Updated: 2026-08-18  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

FIFA’s inner circle has shattered. COO Kevin Lamour is out after slamming Gianni Infantino’s controversial $20 billion World Cup sell-off plan as deceptive.

The proposal, which would have offloaded 20% of tournament equity to private investors, triggered a massive revolt. With UEFA threatening a total boycott, FIFA was forced to abandon the scheme. The future of football’s commercial governance remains in chaos.