Sacked FIFA executive and Infantino critic sends message to colleagues on his way out

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The senior FIFA executive sacked for criticising Gianni Infantino's abandoned World Cup sell-off plan told colleagues "it's about doing what's right".According to an internal FIFA email seen by Sky News, Kevin Lamour sent the farewell message after being dismissed as chief operating officer on Monday. "Please never forget that in life, it's not about doing what's easy; it's about doing what's right," Mr Lamour wrote. "The vast majority of you have understood this and put it into practice in your work. Every single day. So, hats off to you and my deepest respect."FIFA is going through a difficult period, but don't worry. Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay it's not the end."There was no reference to Mr Infantino in the email, but he did start it by praising the head of the administration - secretary general Mattias Grafstrom. Image: Lamour urged Infantino to drop the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup. Pic: Reuters Mr Lamour wrote: "I would like to thank Mattias for his trust. His task is not an easy one, and he is doing his utmost to protect FIFA's interests."Mattias, I'm sorry for sometimes putting you in difficult situations... but thank you for always under...

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