Gianni Infantino is facing an ultimatum from UEFA: resign or face an emergency no-confidence vote.

Axar.az reports, citing The Telegraph, that it is understood all 55 of UEFA’s member nations would opt to oust Infantino in a vote of no-confidence if he refuses to step down. UEFA can trigger such a vote with just 43 member nations.

European football’s governing body announced a loss of confidence on Saturday morning and has demanded change after Infantino was forced to scrap his £15bn plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.

UEFA’s statement followed widespread opposition and a revolt within FIFA’s ranks that staff are calling “kill the monster”. Concacaf - the governing body that represents North and Central America - also issued a demand for change, saying Infantino was guilty of an “egregious act of poor governance and leadership”.

The Football Association backed UEFA’s stance, saying: “We fully support UEFA’s position. It is time for a full and robust review of FIFA’s leadership and governance to ensure that the global game is run transparently, for the benefit of all 211 member nations and with the long-term stewardship of football at its heart.”

It should be noted that UEFA and its 55 member associations had previously issued a joint statement opposing FIFA's plan to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup and other tournaments to private investors.

Following the backlash, FIFA abandoned the proposal.