Premier League CEO calls for FIFA President Infantino to resign over World Cup rights sale plan

Published Aug 18, 08:30 PM UTC

Premier League CEO Richard Masters has joined calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, accusing FIFA of pressing the 'self-destruct button' over a secret plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors. The £15 billion plan involved individuals linked to US President Donald Trump. Masters supported the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and stated FIFA needs a unifying candidate to reform the organization. UEFA and two other continental confederations are pushing for Infantino's removal. The controversy escalated after former FIFA COO Kevin Lamour, who criticized the plan, was fired. Masters also expressed concern about political interference in FIFA, referencing Trump's alleged involvement in overturning a red card suspension for Folarin Balogun during the World Cup. Infantino has refused to resign, while opponents seek a vote of no confidence or a rival candidate in the March presidential election.