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Fifa urged to abolish controversial peace prize that was awarded to Trump

The Independent·Philip O'Connor·about 1 month ago
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The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) has called for Fifa to abolish its peace prize, arguing that the global football body should avoid political involvement and leave such accolades to institutions like the Nobel Institute. The demand comes after Fifa awarded its inaugural peace prize to US President Donald Trump in December, during the draw for the 2026 World Cup. The decision to honor Trump was widely perceived as a consolation prize, given his repeated public statements that he should receive the Nobel Peace Prize . His country is set to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. NFF President Lise Klaveness stated: "We (the NFF) want to see it (the Fifa peace prize) abolished. We don't think it's part of Fifa's mandate to give such a prize, we think we have a Nobel Institute that does that job independently already." Lise Klaveness wants the peace prize abolished (Getty) Ms Klaveness further elaborated on the NFF's concerns, highlighting the political risks involved.…

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