LONDON — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Friday that Gianni Infantino should quit as president as FIFA over his plans to sell a stake in the World Cup.

Burnham became the first leader of a major nation to call for Infantino to step down after the highly critical reception to the FIFA boss’s bid to create a commercial entity and sell a stake to outsider investors.

Burnham, a lifelong Everton fan, told reporters Friday: “My view is strengthening — this was an outrageous suggestion.