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FIFA Crisis Deepens as Infantino Faces Backlash | Odessa News
FIFA’s top executive Kevin Lamour is out after accusing President Infantino of deceiving staff over a $20 billion World Cup profit plan, sparking a firestorm that forced Lamour’s exit and led to the resignation of senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro. With pressure mounting ahead of Infantino’s reelection bid, continental federations called the proposal a “fundamental breach of trust,” prompting UEFA to threaten a boycott — though six Arab federations remain staunchly behind Infantino. The controversial plan was ultimately shelved, but Infantino still faces a looming challenge as the November 18…
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