FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced that he's withdrawn his controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise plan to bring private investment into the World Cup after worldwide consternation and significant protest.

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.

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.

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.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ploy to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors has angered another significant party. Carlos Cordeiro, one of Infantino's top advisers, resigned from his position at FIFA over Infantino's proposal.

FIFA's controversial plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company has been dealt what appears to be a fatal blow after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and Concacaf in rejecting it.