Explore

USA Today USA Today
FIFA executive departs after scathing criticism of Infantino

FIFA executive departs after scathing criticism of Infantino

Kevin Lamour, the FIFA chief operating officer who openly criticized president Gianni Infantino, has left the global governing body.
AP News AP News
A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan
Reuters Reuters
FIFA confirms departure of senior executive Kevin Lamour after Infantino criticism

FIFA confirms departure of senior executive Kevin Lamour after Infantino criticism

Aug 17 (Reuters) - FIFA confirmed on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body, weeks after he publicly criticised President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in its tournament business, including the World Cup.
Trendline Trendline
FairSquare Urges FIFA to Block Gianni Infantino's Re-election Bid Over Term Limits

FairSquare Urges FIFA to Block Gianni Infantino's Re-election Bid Over Term Limits

FairSquare Urges FIFA to Block Gianni Infantino's Re-election Bid Over Term Limits
Reuters Reuters
Soccer-Rights groups accuse FIFA of silencing dissent after COO Lamour's exit

Soccer-Rights groups accuse FIFA of silencing dissent after COO Lamour's exit

By Iain Axon Aug 18 (Reuters) - FIFA's latest senior departure drew sharp criticism from human rights and labour groups on Tuesday, with campaigners saying Kevin Lamour's exit raised fresh concerns about governance and dissent inside soccer's global governing body.
Reuters Reuters
Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks

Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks

By Ishaan Arora Aug 18 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a deal to end the Middle East war seemed further out of sight with Iran saying it will adopt a more offensive stance and the U.S. ruling out extending a ceasefire agreement, heightening worries about energy supply.
Reuters Reuters
Bank of England to hold rates for remainder of year despite inflation risks

Bank of England to hold rates for remainder of year despite inflation risks

By Nushaiba Iqbal BENGALURU, Aug 18 - The Bank of England will leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75% for the rest of the year, according to a strong majority of economists polled by Reuters, clinging to a view they've held since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began in late February.
Reuters Reuters
Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

By Robert Harvey LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose for a third session on Tuesday as prospects receded for a deal to end the Middle East war, with Iran saying it would adopt a more offensive stance and the U.S. ruling out extending a ceasefire deal, heightening worries about prolonged
Reuters Reuters
Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

By Robert Harvey LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Oil prices traded slightly higher for a third session on Tuesday as prospects receded for a deal to end the Middle East war, with Iran saying it would adopt a more offensive stance and the U.S. ruling out extending a ceasefire deal, heightening worries
Reuters Reuters
Oil settles up over $2 as Iran war stalemate stokes supply concerns

Oil settles up over $2 as Iran war stalemate stokes supply concerns

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled up by more than $2 on Monday on global supply worries stoked by investor pessimism about diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iran war, with U.S. President Donald Trump demanding Iran's surrender and threatening to bomb Oman.
Reuters Reuters
Soccer-Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits

Soccer-Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits

By Rohith Nair Aug 17 (Reuters) - Human rights organisation FairSquare has urged FIFA to rule that Gianni Infantino is ineligible to seek another term as president, arguing he has already served the maximum three terms permitted under the body's statutes.
AP News AP News
Cameroon beats Malawi 3-0 to win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time

Cameroon beats Malawi 3-0 to win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time

Cameroon has finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutant Malawi