FIFA awarded US President Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, despite criticism for his administration’s deadly air strikes in the Caribbean and support for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Critics, including former UN official Craig Mokhiber, condemned the decision as “shameful” and an attempt to cover up Trump’s human rights violations. FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Trump’s international deals, such as the Abraham Accords, and presented the award, highlighting Trump’s efforts for peace. However, critics pointed out the contradiction between Infantino’s previous calls for unity in football and his decision to honor a president with a controversial record.
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