FIFA reconsiders controversial ‘Peace Prize’ it gave Donald Trump
When FIFA president Gianni Infantino handed President Donald Trump the governing body’s first-ever Peace Prize last December, the move drew plenty of criticism from around the soccer world. Less than a year later, the future of that award is very much in doubt. FIFA’s leadership has now asked one of its committees to decide whether…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino awarded former U.S. President Donald Trump the organization's inaugural Peace Prize in December 2024, drawing widespread criticism from the soccer community. Less than a year after the controversial decision, FIFA's leadership is now reconsidering the award. The future of the prize is under review by FIFA's Football Social Responsibility Committee, which will assess whether the prize should be given again and if Trump's award was appropriate.
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle defended the decision, stating that Trump's "Peace through Strength" foreign policy has prevented numerous conflicts. However, Infantino faces criticism over his FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, which he apologized for due to communication issues with stakeholders. German Football Association president Bernd Neuendorf expressed ongoing concerns about Infantino's leadership, despite the fact that Infantino is running unopposed for a fourth term in March.
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