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Andy Burnham calls on Infantino to resign over āoutrageousā World Cup plans
Published 31 July 2026 Ā· politics
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
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 ā latest updates Andy Burnham has called on the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, to resign over his āoutrageousā 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...
Published: July 31, 2026 ā¢ 6:36 PM IST Ā· Updated: July 31, 2026 ā¢ 7:09 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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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 ā latest updates Andy Burnham has called on the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, to resign over his āoutrageousā 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.
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