UK Prime Minister Calls for FIFA President Infantino's Resignation

Andy Burnham urges FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down amid backlash against plans to sell World Cup commercial rights.

<p>UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly demanded the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino due to increasing opposition to his proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to a private equity firm.</p><p>This call for resignation comes as several football governing bodies, including UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation, have rejected the proposal. UEFA's 55 member associations have also agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if the plans proceed, which would impact major football nations like England, Germany, France, and Spain.</p><p>Burnham criticized the suggestion as outrageous, emphasizing that football should belong to the fans rather than investors. He stated that the World Cup is not merely a commercial product, but rather the pinnacle of global sports competition.</p>