Donald Trump Receives FIFA's First Peace Prize Amid Controversy.

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News18•06/12/2025
Donald Trump Receives FIFA's First Peace Prize Amid Controversy.
- •Donald Trump received the first-ever "FIFA Peace Prize - Football Unites the World."
- •FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the award, praising Trump's work for peace and unity, including efforts in the Gaza ceasefire.
- •Trump called it "the greatest honor of my life" upon accepting the golden trophy, medal, and certificate.
- •The FIFA Peace Prize is a new award (launched 2025), distinct from the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, which is awarded by an independent committee.
- •The award has been criticized on social media as a "Trump-appeasing award" due to its lack of independent process.
Why It Matters: FIFA's new "Peace Prize" for Trump sparks controversy and questions its legitimacy.
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