Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
Peter Reid calls for FIFA chief Infantino to resign
England legend Peter Reid says Gianni Infantino must go 'for the good of the game' after FIFA's scrapped investment plan.

Who
Gianni Infantino
What
FIFA ditched plan to sell World Cup stake
Why
Rejected by three confederations, UEFA warned boycott
What happened. FIFA withdrew its plan to sell a stake in competitions, including the World Cup, after backlash. Peter Reid demanded Infantino's resignation.
- UEFA called the deal 'shabby, back room' and lost confidence in Infantino.
- Reid: 'It is like asking if the sky is blue when the sun is out.'
“I cannot believe you are asking that question - it is like asking if the sky is blue when the sun is out.”
— Peter Reid
Pressure mounts on Infantino as FIFA faces widespread opposition from confederations.
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