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FIFA sacks senior executive who criticised Infantino, Sky News understands

Sky News · Aug 17, 2026, 7:02 PM UTC

Football's world governing body, FIFA, has sacked one of its most senior figures after he criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to investors, Sky News understands.

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