"Fifa has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award at the draw for the World Cup on 5 December in Washington. The award, called the Fifa Peace Prize, will recognize exceptional actions for peace, soccer's governing body said Wednesday. In an increasingly unsettled and divided world, it's fundamental to recognize the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflicts and bring people together in a spirit of peace, Fifa president Gianni Infantino said."
"Fifa said the award, which Infantino will present this year, will be bestowed annually on behalf of fans from all around the world. Donald Trump, who has a close relationship with Infantino, was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize last month despite lobbying from fellow Republicans, various world leaders and himself. Infantino and Trump were both scheduled to speak at an unrelated event in Miami on Wednesday."
Fifa announced the creation of the Fifa Peace Prize to be awarded at the World Cup draw on 5 December in Washington. The prize will recognize exceptional actions for peace. Fifa president Gianni Infantino said that in an increasingly unsettled and divided world it is fundamental to recognize outstanding contributions of those who work to end conflicts and bring people together. Infantino will present the award this year and Fifa said it will be bestowed annually on behalf of fans worldwide. Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize last month despite lobbying. Fifa recently appointed Ivanka Trump to the board of a $100m education project part-funded by 2026 World Cup ticket sales.
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