Fifa president Gianni Infantino has unveiled what could be described as football's version of the Nobel Peace Prize – an annual award aimed at recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to uniting people through their unwavering commitment to peace.
In a move that comes just weeks after US President Donald Trump was snubbed for the real deal, Infantino announced that the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize will be awarded on 5 December during the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. The event is expected to attract high-profile attendees, including Trump, who has been invited to attend.
According to Infantino, the prize aims to further the sport's moral responsibility to bring people together and promote peace. He stated that football stands for peace and that the award will recognise individuals who unite people and bring hope for future generations.
The timing of the announcement has drawn attention due to Trump's long-standing obsession with winning the Nobel Peace Prize, which he has campaigned aggressively for throughout his presidency. The decision to award the prize instead highlights Infantino's commitment to using football as a force for dialogue and unity.
Fifa recently partnered with Trump's administration on staging the 2026 World Cup across the US, Canada, and Mexico. This close alignment between Fifa and Trump's administration has raised questions about the blurring of sport and diplomacy. Despite this, Infantino remains adamant that football exists beyond politics.
The inaugural Fifa Peace Prize will be presented annually by Fifa on behalf of all football-loving people worldwide. The prize comes as part of a broader effort to position football as a global force for peace and unity.
In a move that comes just weeks after US President Donald Trump was snubbed for the real deal, Infantino announced that the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize will be awarded on 5 December during the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. The event is expected to attract high-profile attendees, including Trump, who has been invited to attend.
According to Infantino, the prize aims to further the sport's moral responsibility to bring people together and promote peace. He stated that football stands for peace and that the award will recognise individuals who unite people and bring hope for future generations.
The timing of the announcement has drawn attention due to Trump's long-standing obsession with winning the Nobel Peace Prize, which he has campaigned aggressively for throughout his presidency. The decision to award the prize instead highlights Infantino's commitment to using football as a force for dialogue and unity.
Fifa recently partnered with Trump's administration on staging the 2026 World Cup across the US, Canada, and Mexico. This close alignment between Fifa and Trump's administration has raised questions about the blurring of sport and diplomacy. Despite this, Infantino remains adamant that football exists beyond politics.
The inaugural Fifa Peace Prize will be presented annually by Fifa on behalf of all football-loving people worldwide. The prize comes as part of a broader effort to position football as a global force for peace and unity.
! I think it's amazing that Gianni Infantino is giving back to the community by recognizing individuals who make a difference in promoting peace 
. As someone who loves footy, it's incredible to see football being used as a force for dialogue and unity 
. Trump might be snubbed this time, but I'm sure there are plenty of deserving winners out there 
. It's great to see Fifa using its platform to make a positive impact on the world 
! Can't wait to see who'll be the first recipient 
. Maybe we can even get some amazing stories from around the world 
#FifaPeacePrize #FootballForPeace #UnitingTheWorld
, i mean who doesn't love a good free PR opportunity? but seriously, it's kinda cool that fifa is trying to use its platform to bring people together and promote peace. football has always been about community and coming together with your team, so it makes sense that they'd want to extend that to the global stage.
! might have to tune in live, even though it's not gonna be on tv here 
he just can't seem to get over it and it's getting old, but this fifa peace prize thing is actually kinda beautiful 
it's like infantino is trying to show us that football isn't just about winning and losing, but also about uniting people and making a difference 
fingers crossed that this award will be given to someone who truly deserves it, not just some politician trying to pad his ego 
. Football is supposed to be about the beautiful game, not some shallow attempt at being a moral authority on peace and unity. I'm not convinced this prize will do anything more than just further entrench politics into sports. Can we just stick to what football's good at: entertaining us? 
i mean it's about time someone recognized all the amazing ppl who are makin games more about unity than just winin championships 
anyway congrats to whoever gets the inaugural fifa peace prize on 5 dec 
. Give it to someone who actually promotes unity, not just politics 
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and isnt it kinda weird that trump got snubbed for the nobel prize instead of fifa making their own thing? doesnt seem fair 
but hey at least its good to see fifa trying to use their platform for good 
. Anyway, I guess it's a step in the right direction, but let's not forget that football is just a game, people! Can't we keep things simple? 
it's about time we recognize the power of sports to bring people together, you know? and infantino is all about promoting peace through football which is so cool 
but, gotta wonder how they're gonna navigate the whole trump thing 
still glad its being recognized as a way to unite people, though 