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Fifa executive says staff 'deceived' by Infantino plans

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino's position came under further scrutiny on Friday as the governing body's chief operating officer strongly criticised his plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.

In a statement released to the Associated Press, Kevin Lamour described the controversial plans as "the project of one person" and said "the time has now come for football political leaders to ask themselves the right questions and make the right decisions".

He added Fifa's own administration was "deceived" about the project. BBC Sport has approached Fifa for comment...

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