UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign following backlash over plans related to the World Cup. Multiple outlets report Burnham describes Infantino as the “wrong man” to lead football’s governing body, arguing that the proposals are “outrageous.” The criticism centres on a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which has drawn negative reaction from football-related organisations and led to increased pressure on Infantino.
The Guardian reports Burnham is the first leader of a major nation to make a public call for Infantino to step down. The Guardian also notes the wider controversy has prompted the resignation of a key adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, in connection with the situation. Other outlets echo Burnham’s language, saying he urges Infantino to follow his adviser’s example by stepping down.
Overall, the reports frame Burnham’s intervention as part of a growing international response to FIFA’s World Cup proposals, with Infantino facing heightened scrutiny and calls for leadership change.
