FIFA boss Gianni Infantino scraps plan to 'sell World Cup
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The FIFA President is under intense scrutiny after proposing a controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes
Andy Burnham just called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign over the World Cup sale plan. The U.K. prime minister became the first major leader to demand Infantino’s exit. He is now demanding the resignation of a powerful federation boss over a money-driven plan that has enraged fans and officials alike.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced that he's withdrawn his controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise plan to bring private investment into the World Cup after worldwide consternation and significant protest.
The U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign over the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group.
Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA speaks at a high-level reception hosted by Qatar at UNHQ under the theme From FIFA World Cup 2022 To FIFA World Cup 2026 / The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed on the pitch at the Qatar 2022 World Cup Final between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail,
Support for the head of soccer’s world governing body is collapsing around the globe as a key adviser resigns in protest and dozens of federations express concern over a plan to sell part of the World Cup’s commercial rights.