US EditionInfantino says ‘you will see’ at World Cup draw if Trump receives new FIFA peace prize
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a new FIFA Peace Prize to be first given at the World Cup draw in Washington on Dec. 5 to recognize exceptional actions for peace.
- Infantino would not say whether President Donald Trump will receive the inaugural prize, despite highlighting his close relationship with Trump at the America Business Forum in Miami.
- On the 5th of December, you will see, Infantino said, and FIFA confirmed he will present the award this year, bestowed annually on behalf of fans from all around the world.
- Trump's recent Nobel snub last month followed lobbying from Republicans and leaders, while FIFA recently appointed Ivanka Trump to a $100 million education project board.
- Infantino framed the prize as recognising people who work to end conflicts and unite communities, saying the World Cup draw and prize award will attract about 1 billion viewers worldwide.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino makes 'clear violation' by backing Donald Trump ahead of key date
FIFA's president has been accused of violating neutrality rules after publicly endorsing Donald Trump's political programme.Gianni Infantino spoke at the American Business Forum in Miami on Wednesday, where the US president was also present, and made statements that critics argue breach FIFA's statutory requirements for impartiality.A former senior FIFA official has characterised the remarks as a "clear violation" of the organisation's code of e…
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The boss of the international football federation, Gianni Infantino, has just announced that he will present this new prize next December, in preparation for the World Cup which will take place in the United States.
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