Revolución total en Fifa vs. Infantino: director de operaciones habló de “engaño” y pone el pecho

A senior FIFA executive has publicly accused President Gianni Infantino of misleading employees over a controversial proposal to privatize parts of the World Cup, calling the initiative a personal project that does not serve global football. Kevin Lamour, FIFA’s chief operating officer, described the plan as a form of deception and warned he would accept any consequences, including losing his job, if it meant opposing Infantino’s vision. The dispute centers around Infantino’s proposal to sell shares in the World Cup to private companies, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from other continental football federations. The European Union of Football Associations (UEFA), the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and the North American-based Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) have all rejected the idea, issuing firm statements against it. Now, internal dissent within FIFA has grown louder, with Lamour stepping forward as a vocal critic. In a detailed statement sent to the Associated Press, Lamour alleged that Infantino had deceived FIFA staff regarding the nature of the proposed privatization. He wrote that the president had “engaged in deceit” and that employees deserved better than “disrespect and intimidation.” According to Lamour, Infantino’s plan would not benefit global football and instead represented “a project of one person.” Lamour, who previously worked alongside Infantino at both FIFA and UEFA, called for intervention from political leaders in football to halt the initiative and reassess its direction. He argued that the time had come for football officials to ask the right questions and make appropriate decisions. His stance was unflinchingly bold, he stated that if his opposition led to him losing his position, he would accept it without resentment. Despite these internal challenges, Infantino shows no sign of backing down from his plans. Recently, he traveled to Morocco, one of the host nations for the 2030 World Cup, where he expressed pride in being present. In a speech during his visit, he praised Morocco, stating, “It is a true honor and pleasure to be here. May God bless the great kingdom of Morocco, its majesty the King, and the entire Moroccan people.” Infantino also commented on how he believes the Moroccan public will receive the tournament in four years. He noted that Moroccans are passionate about football and enjoy celebrating their national team with joy and enthusiasm. Following this, he boldly predicted that the 2030 World Cup would be “the greatest in history,” emphasizing that it would take place in “the most beautiful country of all, Morocco.” This assertion has already sparked discussion globally, with many questioning whether such claims can be substantiated. Meanwhile, FIFA confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will be held in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with three matches scheduled to take place in South America. The announcement underscores the growing complexity of organizing such a large-scale international event across multiple continents. As tensions continue to rise within FIFA, the organization faces mounting pressure from external bodies and internal stakeholders alike. The situation highlights the deep divisions surrounding the future of football governance and the commercialization of one of its most prestigious events. With Lamour’s public defiance and Infantino’s unwavering support for his agenda, the stage is set for further conflict within the world governing body of football.