Infantino told by top Fifa figures to scrap or depoliticise peace prize after Trump furore
Summary
Fifa is reviewing its peace prize after controversy over awarding it to President Donald Trump last year. Leaders in Fifa’s council have asked to either change the prize so it is no longer political or to stop giving it out altogether.Key Facts
- The Fifa peace prize was given to President Donald Trump in December 2022.
- The process for choosing Trump has never been publicly explained.
- Some Fifa council members want to end the peace prize because it has become controversial.
- Others want to keep it but change the rules so politicians cannot receive it.
- Fifa’s social responsibility committee will review the prize and suggest changes by December 16.
- The prize may be changed to honor people in football who promote peace and social good, not politicians.
- Fifa rules forbid political interference in football, a reason why giving Trump the prize caused backlash.
- The committee reviewing the prize mostly includes members loyal to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
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