Key facts
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign.
- Burnham described Fifa's plans to sell a stake in the World Cup as "outrageous".
- The intervention makes Burnham the first head of a major nation to call for Infantino's resignation.
- Fifa plans to create an investment vehicle holding World Cup commercial rights and sell a portion for $4.2 billion.
- Carlos Cordeiro resigned as a senior Fifa advisor over the proposed deal.
- Burnham previously stated that football belongs to the fans, not investors.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly called for the resignation of Fifa president Gianni Infantino, citing "outrageous" plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Burnham's strong stance marks the first time a leader of a major nation has demanded Infantino step down. The Fifa president is facing significant pressure over proposals to create an investment vehicle holding commercial rights related to the World Cup and sell a portion to investors for $4.2 billion. This move has triggered a backlash among major football bodies, including Uefa, and led to the resignation of Carlos Cordeiro, a senior advisor to Infantino, who described the deal as "a bad deal for football."