Trump awarded inaugural Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw in Washington
Trump praised by Infantino at DC ceremonyPresident’s peace claims disputed by criticsNobel prize ambitions linger over Fifa awardDonald Trump has been named the first winner of the newly created Fifa...
By Bryan Armen Graham and Peter Beaumont · The Guardian World
Trump praised by Infantino at DC ceremony President’s peace claims disputed by critics Nobel prize ambitions linger over Fifa award Donald Trump has been named the first winner of the newly created Fifa peace prize, with the US president receiving the award on Friday at the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington DC. Gianni Infantino, the Fifa president and one of Trump’s closest sporting allies , presented the honour onstage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, saying Trump had been selected “in recognition of his exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around the world”. Continue reading...