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Did Gianni Infantino give the FIFA Peace Prize to U.S. Pres. Donald Trump?

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Yes, Gianni Infantino awarded the newly constituted FIFA Peace Prize to U.S. Pres. Donald Trump in December 2025. Infantino’s close relationship with Trump has drawn criticism from various people and organizations. In May 2025 Infantino arrived late for a FIFA Congress meeting because he was accompanying Trump on a tour in the Middle East, leading to UEFA delegates walking out of the meeting in protest.