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Senior FIFA official resigns over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan
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· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway This decision comes after criticism from two senior officials regarding the proposal by Gianni Infantino.
A senior FIFA official has resigned in protest over a plan to sell off the World Cup. This decision comes after criticism from two senior officials regarding the proposal by Gianni Infantino. The official, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned as a presidential adviser, citing his inability to support the private equity plan.
Another official, Kevin Lamour, expressed that staff were deceived by the lack of openness from Infantino. Further details on this developing story are available from KXXV News, including statements from the officials involved and potential implications for the World Cup.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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