"On Friday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded President Donald Trump the first ever "FIFA Peace Prize," an award that was created just weeks after Trump failed to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Infantino described Trump as his "close friend" during the ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., which took place during the FIFA World Cup draw. "This is your prize, this is your peace prize," he told Trump, awarding him a trophy, a certificate, and a medal."
"For several weeks after the award was announced in early November, commentators have speculated that the award was a sham and would be going to Trump, given his friendship with Infantino and his visible dismay at having lost the Nobel Peace Prize. The award comes as FIFA is under fire for refusing to sanction Israel and Saudi Arabia for their human rights abuses."
Gianni Infantino presented Donald Trump with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the Kennedy Center during the FIFA World Cup draw. Infantino called Trump his "close friend" and presented a trophy, certificate, and medal. The prize was created weeks after Trump failed to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Commentators suggested the award was preordained because of Infantino's friendship with Trump and Trump's visible disappointment over the Nobel. FIFA is facing criticism for refusing to sanction Israel and Saudi Arabia for human rights abuses. FIFA's website says the prize honors individuals who unite people worldwide in peace.
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