Norwegian football boss accuses FIFA of fear tactics after Kevin Lamour's exit
Norwegian football federation head Lise Klaveness has publicly accused FIFA of using 'management by fear' following the firing of COO Kevin Lamour. Lamour was reportedly removed after opposing FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup sell-off plan.
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The incident highlights ongoing governance concerns and internal power struggles within the world's governing body for football.
Lise Klaveness (right) has issued a blistering criticism of FIFA following the exit of a senior official. ( Getty Images: Eva Marie Uzcategui )
Lise Klaveness, the head of Norwegian football, believes FIFA is exhibiting "management by fear" after the exit of COO Kevin Lamour.
Lamour was one of the FIFA executives who was outspoken against president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell off the World Cup.
Klaveness believes Lamour's exit is "a firing situation, it's not a resignation".
Link copied Share Share article The head of Norwegian football has accused FIFA of fear tactics for the removal of a senior official who publicly opposed FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-withdrawn World Cup sell-off plan.
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