London, Aug 18, 2026 (AFP) - Premier League chief says Infantino hit 'self-destruct' with World Cup plan

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Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino pressed the "self-destruct button" over his botched plan to bring private investment into the World Cup. Kevin Lamour, who broke ranks with senior directors at world football's governing body last month and issued a scathing statement criticising Infantino over the plans, left his job as FIFA's chief operating officer on Monday. UEFA has been a vocal cr......

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