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Andy Burnham calls on FIFA’s Gianni Infantino to quit

Created at 31 Jul · 1:56 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, deeming the proposal an "outrageous suggestion."

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Who's Involved

Andy Burnham
British Prime Minister calling for Infantino to quit
Gianni Infantino
FIFA President facing calls to resign
UEFA
European football body voting to boycott World Cup
Carlos Cordeiro
Infantino's senior adviser who resigned
Andy Burnham calls on FIFA’s Gianni Infantino to quit

↳ Why This Matters

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has publicly called for the resignation of the FIFA President, highlighting significant opposition to FIFA's commercialization plans from major football bodies and stakeholders.

Key facts

  • British 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 an "outrageous suggestion."
  • UEFA has voted to boycott the World Cup if the plans go ahead.
  • Infantino's senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned over the proposal.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that FIFA President Gianni Infantino should step down due to proposals to sell a stake in the World Cup. Burnham became the first leader of a major nation to call for Infantino's resignation following criticism of FIFA's bid to create a commercial entity and sell a stake to outside investors.

Burnham, a proponent of community ownership in football, expressed his view that "football does not belong to investors" but to the fans. He tweeted that "The World Cup is not a product. It is the greatest competition in world sport, and it was never anyone’s to sell."

Infantino is facing significant pressure, with UEFA voting unanimously to boycott the World Cup if the plans proceed. Additionally, Infantino's senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned, calling the proposal a "bad deal for football."

Frequently asked questions

Andy Burnham is the British Prime Minister and a lifelong Everton fan who has advocated for community ownership of football clubs.

FIFA plans to create a commercial entity and sell a stake in the World Cup to outside investors.

There has been significant criticism, including a unanimous vote by UEFA to boycott the World Cup if the plans go ahead. Infantino's senior adviser has also resigned over the proposal.

What Happens Next

01FIFA is reportedly proceeding with its plan despite widespread opposition.

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How It Developed

Andy Burnham called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign.
Burnham stated that selling a stake in the World Cup was an "outrageous suggestion."
UEFA voted unanimously to boycott the World Cup if FIFA's plans proceeded.
Infantino's senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned, calling the proposal a "bad deal for football."

Sources

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Andy Burnham calls on FIFA’s Gianni Infantino to quitPOLITICO Europe

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