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FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino is under fire after Hungary’s vice president Sandor Csanyi publicly withdrew his support, citing a loss of confidence in Infantino’s leadership — sparked by the surprise firing of COO Kevin Lamour, who had openly criticized Infantino’s controversial plan to bring private investors into World Cups. Csanyi condemned the move as evidence of poor judgment and ethics, adding that Infantino’s consideration of outsourcing tournaments further eroded trust. The backlash isn’t isolated — UEFA’s Laura McAllister also called Lamour’s dismissal a “deeply troubling message,” signaling growing internal dissent over FIFA’s direction.

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