UK prime minister Andy Burnham described Fifa’s proposal to sell stakes in its major competitions as ‘an outrageous suggestion’. — AFP pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here Summary On July 31, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino, deeming him "the wrong man" to lead the organization after the introduction of a contentious plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.Burnham expressed strong opposition to the proposal, aligning with widespread global criticism and labeling it "an outrageous suggestion.". First Published: Friday, 31 Jul 2026 8:17 PM MYT LONDON, July 31 — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said today Gianni Infantino was “the wrong man” to lead Fifa following the launch of a controversial plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.Burnham added his voice to mounting criticism of the proposals from across the globe, calling the plan “an outrageous suggestion”. — AFP