Infantino prioritizes football over politics as FIFA president

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, reaffirmed his controversial decision to award Donald Trump a “peace prize” in a recent interview, defending it as consistent with FIFA’s mission to acknowledge efforts to end conflicts. He opposed calls to boycott the upcoming World Cup in the U.S., arguing that such actions foster hatred. Infantino also addressed his jokes about English fans and maintained no regrets about his “famous” speech at the Qatar World Cup, emphasizing that football should transcend politics. Despite his contentious legacy, he remains steadfast in his principles, viewing controversy as a form of power.

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