Published Jul 31, 2026, 9:30 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 2 sources
Andy Burnham calls on Infantino to resign over ‘outrageous’ World Cup plans
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Andy Burnham has called on the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, to resign over his “outrageous” plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Infantino faces growing pressure over his proposals, which triggered a backlash among football bodies and prompted the resignation on Friday of a key adviser. Asked about the Fifa proposals during a visit to a community centre in Sheffield on Friday, the prime minister said: “My view is strengthening – this was an outrageous suggestion. The idea that it could e