"We [the NFF] want to see it [the FIFA peace prize] abolished. We don't think it's part of FIFA's mandate to give such a prize; we think we have a Nobel Institute that does that job independently already."
"We think it's important for football federations, confederations and also FIFA to try to avoid situations where this arm's-length distance to state leaders is challenged, and these prizes will typically be very political."
"That is full-time work; it's so sensitive. I think from a resource angle, from a mandate angle, but most importantly from a governance angle, I think it should be avoided also in the future."
FIFA has faced backlash for awarding its inaugural Peace Prize to Donald Trump, with officials arguing it politicizes football and undermines its credibility. Norwegian Football Association President Lise Klaveness has called for the prize's abolition, suggesting it should be the Nobel Institute's responsibility. She emphasized the need for FIFA to maintain distance from political figures and avoid potential conflicts of interest. The NFF plans to support an investigation into the prize's awarding, citing ethical concerns regarding FIFA's governance.
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