Kevin Lamour, FIFA’s discreet number three who went public against Infantino | OneFootball

Kevin Lamour, FIFA’s French chief operating officer and number three, publicly opposed a project from president Gianni Infantino. In a sharp statement, he put his role at FIFA on the line.

According to L'Équipe, many only discovered his identity last week, though those who know him were not surprised.

Aged 45, Lamour has worked in the upper reaches of world football for more than 20 years. He has served as FIFA’s COO for nearly two years.

He is both highly regarded and little known, cultivating a discretion widely valued across the game.

By invoking his values, he shattered his anonymity and moved into the public eye.

Source: L'Équipe

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