FAW chief Noel Mooney calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to step down

Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive Noel Mooney says Fifa president Gianni Infantino should step down.

Infantino has faced heavy criticism over his attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors.

Mooney, who previously worked alongside Infantino at Uefa, believes he must go because of the "harm that's been done to football" even though the sell-off plan has been scrapped.

"If I was sitting with Gianni right now, I would say to him he's had a very good career," Mooney said.

"As general secretary of Uefa he did very good things. At Fifa, there were things like, for example, the work Arsene Wenger has done with the technical development scheme - that have really moved forward.

"But unfortunately with this episode that took place, with the proposal to sell off the crown jewels if you will, I definitely think he should look to step down."

Earlier this month, Wales became the first home nation to withdraw backing for Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa.

Infantino has been under increasing pressure over his plan to create a new company to manage the commercial and ticketing rights of all Fifa competitions, including the World Cups, with 21% to be sold off to a private investment company.

Wales was one of the first nations in the world to publicly speak out against Infantino, with numerous others later following suit.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast, Mooney said the FAW has made it clear it is against the idea of Infantino continuing in his role and hopes a change will come.

"There will be lots of discussions over the next few weeks," Mooney added.

"I am hoping Gianni is reflecting right now on his position. I assume people are speaking to him right now about considering his position and stepping down.

"I think it is clear there is pressure on Gianni to consider his position, so let's see what the coming days bring."

Mooney says there needs to be a review of "the governance, the processes, the structures of Fifa" in the wake of Infantino plan.