FIFA President Gianni Infantino has dismissed widespread criticism and mounting calls for a boycott of the 2026 World Cup, following his decision to grant US President Donald Trump an inaugural “peace prize.”
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Speaking with newsmen, Infantino maintained that the recognition—presented during the tournament draw in Washington D.C.—was “objectively” earned, regardless of the political storm it has triggered across the football world.
The award has become a lightning rod for controversy, with critics citing recent US maneuvers in Venezuela and renewed interest in Greenland as reasons the honor is misplaced.
Despite the backlash, the FIFA chief remains resolute, attempting to decouple the governing body’s accolades from the growing geopolitical tension that threatens to overshadow the upcoming global tournament.
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