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Lamour leaves Fifa after Infantino plan criticism

Lamour leaves Fifa after Infantino plan criticism
BBC News Monday 17 August 2026, 19:52 UTC 1 min read
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A senior Fifa figure leaves football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

A senior Fifa figure leaves football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
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