Fifa will award a “peace prize” next month in Washington, the latest foray into geopolitics by football’s global governing body under its president Gianni Infantino, a close ally of Donald Trump.
The new accolade will be awarded to individuals who “through their unwavering commitment and their special actions, have helped to unite people all over the world in peace and consequently deserve a special and unique recognition”, Fifa said on Wednesday.
The “Fifa peace prize” will be presented by Infantino on December 5 as part of the World Cup draw at the John F Kennedy Center, fuelling speculation that the US president may become its first recipient. Trump appointed himself chair of the arts institution and ousted its board in February.
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