"The International Federation of Association Football, commonly known as FIFA, announced this week that it is creating its very own "peace prize" and will declare its first recipient next month in Washington, D.C. Given that FIFA's president, Gianni Infantino, is a close ally and friend to President Donald Trump, it's likely that Trump will be the winner of the inaugural prize, especially since Trump was visibly upset after not winning the Nobel Peace Prize last month."
"The new award will be presented on December 5 at the Kennedy Center, the performing arts center that Trump chairs. The award is meant to honor those who "have helped to unite people all over the world in peace and consequently deserve a special and unique recognition," the soccer organization said in a statement. Infantino, who will hand out the prize personally, issued a statement insinuating that politics played a role in its creation."
FIFA announced creation of a 'peace prize' and will name the first recipient next month in Washington, D.C. The award will be presented on December 5 at the Kennedy Center, which Donald Trump chairs. Gianni Infantino will present the prize and suggested political considerations influenced its creation. Infantino said recognizing those who work to end conflicts and unite people is fundamental in a divided world. Observers noted Infantino's closeness to Trump and suggested Trump is a likely recipient. Critics pointed to Trump's domestic and international actions as reasons he would be undeserving of a peace prize. FIFA faces criticism for not sanctioning Israel and Saudi Arabia for human-rights abuses.
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