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Gianni Infantino is 'wrong man' to lead FIFA, says UK PM Andy Burnham

British leader slams FIFA stake sale proposal as 'outrageous suggestion'

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London: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Friday 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".

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