MIAMI (AP) — FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize that it plans to present at the Dec. 5 World Cup draw in Washington.
The award, known as the FIFA Peace Prize, “recognizes exceptional actions for peace,” the football association said on Wednesday.
“In an increasingly turbulent and divided world, it is vital to recognize the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflict and bring people together in a spirit of peace,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
FIFA said the award Infantino will present this year is presented annually “on behalf of fans from around the world.”
President Donald Trump, who has a close relationship with Infantino, was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize last month despite lobbying from Republicans, various world leaders and himself. Infantino and Trump were both scheduled to speak at an unrelated event in Miami on Wednesday.
FIFA recently made another connection with Trump by appointing his daughter Ivanka to the board of a $100 million education project partially funded by ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup.
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