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 FIFA faces backlash after awarding first Peace Prize to Donald Trump
12/07/25 04:52 PM
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FIFA faces backlash after awarding first Peace Prize to Donald Trump
WORLD
Saturday, 06 Dec 2025 12:23 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has come under heavy criticism from various quarters after its President, Gianni Infantino, awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to United States President Donald Trump.
The move is seen as inconsistent with FIFA’s long-standing stance of imposing fines and suspensions on footballers who display political messages, claiming neutrality on political issues.
According to a report by Sinar Harian, many have condemned the timing of the award, given less than 24 hours after the Trump administration launched airstrikes in the Caribbean that reportedly resulted in casualties.
Former United Nations official Craig Mokhiber described the award as deeply embarrassing. Mokhiber, a vocal campaigner for Israel’s suspension from world football following the war in Gaza, accused Infantino of hypocrisy.….
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/12/06/fifa-faces-backlash-after-awarding-first-peace-prize-to-donald-trump
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