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Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive

Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive
BBC Wales Tuesday 18 August 2026, 17:51 UTC 1 min read
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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.
Fifa (ORG) Uefa (ORG) Kevin Lamour (PERSON) Gianni Infantino (PERSON) Laura McAllister (PERSON)
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