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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The Fifa will introduce a new Peace Prize. The winner is not yet known – will it be the US President? Fifa-Boss Infantino always speaks in the highest tones of Donald Trump.
The award will be presented in December during the group draw for the men's World Cup finals in Washington, and Trump is known to be attending the event.
What does football have to do with peace? Is it after FIFA, a lot. The World Football Association is now introducing its own peace prize. It should go to people who are committed to international understanding. Does FIFA President Infantino first draw his "very close friend" Trump?
FIFA to announce its new peace prize winner next month
FIFA president and friend of President Donald Trump Gianni Infantino announced the organization will name its new peace prize winner at a World Cup event in Washington in December. Some are speculating Trump may be the recipient, given his repeated comments on not winning the Nobel Peace Prize earlier this year. Conservative podcast host Ben Shapiro joked soccer is un-American.
FIFA unveils new Peace Prize ahead of 2026 World Cup draw in Washington
FIFA announced Wednesday that it has created a new annual honour, the FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World, to debut during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, celebrating individuals who use football to promote unity and hope.
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