Andy Burnham calls on Infantino to resign over ‘outrageous’ World Cup plans

Andy Burnham calls on Infantino to resign over ‘outrageous’ World Cup plans

UK prime minister is the first head of a major nation to call on the under-pressure Fifa president to step down UK politics live – latest updates 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 major football bodies and prompted the resignation on Friday of a key advisor. Continue reading...

Burnham Calls for FIFA President Infantino to Resign

Andy Burnham has joined Nigel Farage in calling for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, claiming he is “the wrong man to lead the organisation” in the wake of the World Cup private investment debacle. Today Infantino’s senior adviser resigned, and UEFA has already announced a boycott of the tournament if Infantino’s plans go ahead.…