Infantino told by top Fifa figures to scrap or depoliticise peace prize after Trump furore
Donald Trump is likely to end up as the only political leader awarded the Fifa peace prize after Gianni Infantino was told at Thursday’s meeting of Fifa council to make major changes or scrap the controversial award.
TL;DR
- Fifa council members are urging Gianni Infantino to significantly alter or abolish the controversial peace prize.
- Several members called for the award to be depoliticized, with a recommendation due in Doha on December 16th.
- The award is seen as tainted due to its association with Donald Trump.
- A potential outcome is reinventing the prize for individuals within football, excluding politicians.
- Fifa statutes prohibit political interference in football, a reason cited for the backlash against Trump's award.