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Andy Burnham Calls on Infantino to Resign Over World Cup Plans

Published July 31, 2026 · Updated July 31, 2026 · The Guardian

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has become the first major world leader to demand the resignation of under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Burnham described Infantino's proposals to sell a stake in the World Cup as 'outrageous' and urged him to step down immediately. newsbetting.bond

The call comes as Infantino faces growing pressure, triggered by a backlash from football bodies and the recent resignation of a key adviser.

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