Trump among contenders as first FIFA Peace Prize winner

FIFA has announced a new annual Peace Prize, which will be presented for the first time at the World Cup Draw in Washington on December 5.

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00:00FIFA has announced a new annual award called the FIFA Peace Prize,

00:04which will be presented for the first time in the World Cup draw in Washington on December 5.

00:09Now, according to the Football Governing Body,

00:12the award is meant to recognize exceptional actions in support of peace.

00:17Despite rumors of US President Donald Trump being the first to receive the prize,

00:21FIFA President Gianni Infantino declines to confirm who will be its inaugural recipient.

00:26Infantino, who shares a close personal relationship with Trump,

00:32credited the President for his support in preparations for the World Cup

00:36that the US will co-host with Canada and Mexico next year.

00:40He also said it was important to honor those who work to end conflicts

00:44and bring people together in the spirit of peace.

00:47The award will be presented each year on behalf of fans from around the world.

00:51Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize last month,

00:54despite lobbying from fellow Republicans and other world leaders.

00:58His daughter, Ivanka Trump, was recently appointed to the board of a 100 million US dollar education project,

01:05partially funded by 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket sales.