Kevin Lamour Resigns Over Controversial FIFA Stake Sale Plan
Fifa's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour quit over the controversial plan to sell stakes in competitions. In a statement, he cited unity concerns and his loyalty to certain values.
A third FIFA confederation now opposes the plans, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham among those criticising infantino. The Swiss leader has long courted controversy but also been close to US president Donald Trump.
According to reporting by BBC Sport - FootballFIFA's Controversial Proposal Explained <b>25-page document</b>
The document, created by investment bank JP Morgan, outlines plans to create a commercial subsidiary for FIFA events with minority non-controlling investments permitted. The aim is to increase revenue and pay-out to member associations.
However, critics argue this could weaken the unity of world football and undermine the World Cup's prestige, especially after previous stances on women’s football.