Trump’s Fifa peace prize was a sham. A reimagined award can still have meaning | Leander Schaerlaeckens
Summary
FIFA created a peace prize that was first given to President Donald Trump, which many people saw as fake and political. Now, FIFA plans to change the prize to focus on real social good and respect for peace without involving politicians.Key Facts
- FIFA’s peace prize was first awarded to President Trump.
- The prize has been criticized as a political tool rather than a genuine award.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino moved the prize to the “social responsibility committee” for changes.
- The committee will try to refocus the prize on promoting social harmony and responsibility.
- The prize will likely no longer be given to politicians.
- Some suggest awarding it to groups and individuals who use soccer to create positive social impact.
- Examples of potential recipients include refugee women’s teams and clubs affected by war.
- Soccer is seen as a global culture that can help bring people together and promote peace.
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