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UK PM Calls for Infantino Resignation After Plan Rejection

7/31/2026

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham said FIFA President Gianni Infantino must resign while UEFA, CONCACAF and Asian Football Confederation boycotted FIFA competitions while 135 of 211 members voted against the £3.1 billion plan, below the 106 votes needed.
Carlos Cordeiro resigned, calling the proposal a “bad deal for football”.
FIFA plans to sell a stake in FIFA Forward Enterprise with Thrive Eternal – founded by Joshua Kushner – as lead investor.

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham said FIFA President Gianni Infantino must resign while UEFA, CONCACAF and Asian Football Confederation boycotted FIFA competitions while 135 of 211 members voted against the £3.1 billion plan, below the 106 votes needed.
Carlos Cordeiro resigned, calling the proposal a “bad deal for football”.
FIFA plans to sell a stake in FIFA Forward Enterprise with Thrive Eternal – founded by Joshua Kushner – as lead investor.