Andy Burnham has called on Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign over what he described as 'outrageous' plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- Andy Burnham has called on Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign.
- Burnham described Infantino's plans to sell a stake in the World Cup as 'outrageous'.
- Infantino's proposals triggered a backlash among major football bodies, according to the Guardian.
- A key advisor resigned on Friday amid the pressure, the Guardian reports.
Andy Burnham has called on the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, to resign over his ‘outrageous’ plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, according to the Guardian.
Infantino faces growing pressure over his proposals, which the outlet reports triggered a backlash among major football bodies.
The pressure prompted the resignation on Friday of a key advisor, according to the Guardian’s reporting.
The Guardian did not detail in the available text the specific terms of the proposed sale, the identity of any prospective buyers, or Infantino’s response to the resignation call.
Beyond Burnham’s intervention and the advisor’s departure, the report focuses on the mounting scrutiny facing Infantino over the plan to sell a stake in football’s flagship tournament.
Why it matters
A public call for the Fifa president to resign from a prominent political figure signals significant pressure over the future governance of the World Cup. How Fifa responds could shape the commercial direction of one of the world's biggest sporting events.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Andy Burnham calling for Infantino to resign?
According to the Guardian, Burnham called for Gianni Infantino to resign over his 'outrageous' plans to sell a stake in the World Cup.
Who else has reacted to Infantino's World Cup plans?
The Guardian reports the proposals triggered a backlash among major football bodies and prompted the resignation of a key advisor on Friday.
Is Burnham the first major leader to call for Infantino to go?
The Guardian describes Burnham as the first head of a major nation to call on the under-pressure Fifa president to step down.