From the Guardian · · 40s
Fifa peace prize to be depoliticised after Trump award
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces pressure to reform peace prize after awarding Donald Trump.
In brief
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces pressure to reform peace prize after awarding Donald Trump. Fifa will depoliticise its peace prize by awarding non-politicians after backlash over Trump's 2025 award. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Fifa peace prize controversy
Fifa president Gianni Infantino told top council members to scrap or depoliticise the peace prize after awarding Donald Trump.
“Donald Trump is likely to end up as the only political leader awarded the Fifa peace prize”
Council demands change
Several Fifa council members demanded abolition of the prize while others called for depoliticisation.
“The most likely outcome discussed is the reinvention of the peace prize as an award for an individual within football”
Trump award backlash
Backlash greeted award of prize to US president after Trump furore.
“There is a strong view among council members that the peace prize in its current form is tainted by association with Trump”
Fifa committee action
Fifa’s social responsibility committee will make recommendations before December 16 council meeting.
“Article two of Fifa’s statutes prohibits any political or governmental interference in football”
The key point
Fifa will depoliticise its peace prize by awarding non-politicians after backlash over Trump's 2025 award.
