Trump ally Infantino to award first Fifa Peace Prize at World Cup draw in DC

New Fifa Peace Prize announced on Wednesday Infantino to present first award on 5 December Ceremony set for World Cup draw in Washington One of Donald Trump’s closest sporting allies has created what some are calling football’s version of the Nobel Peace Prize, only weeks after the US president was snubbed for the real thing. Fifa president Gianni Infantino announced the creation of the Fifa Peace Prize, to be awarded each year to “individuals who help unite people in peace through unwavering commitment and special actions”. The inaugural award will be presented on 5 December during the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, a high-profile event that Trump is expected to attend.