AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear
FIFA executive Kevin Lamour has been fired following his public criticism of President Gianni Infantino's leadership and financial projects. UEFA executive Lise Klaveness condemned the move as an example of 'management by fear' within the organization.
Why it matters
The internal turmoil at FIFA highlights ongoing governance concerns and power struggles regarding the commercialization of global football.
The firing of FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour late Monday came 17 days after his statement to the Associated Press criticizing Infantino's $20 billion private equity project that helped to end it hours later.
"Now he is thrown out and we are supposed to move on. It's unacceptable, it's management by fear," Klaveness told the AP in a telephone interview, describing Lamour as "the best football administrator I have ever met."
"Now we also have to call upon FIFA leadership and the administration to not submit to orders you know are not in the interests of football," Klaveness added, especially targeting FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström.
FIFA confirms departure of senior executive Kevin Lamour after Infantino criticism
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