In a surprise move, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented US President Donald Trump with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at Washington’s Kennedy Center. Accepting the award, Trump termed it ‘one of the great honors’ of his life and claimed his administration ‘saved millions and millions of lives’. He specifically cited preventing mass casualties in the Congo and ending potential wars between India and Pakistan ‘before they started’. The award has raised questions regarding FIFA’s adherence to political neutrality.
