U.S. President Donald Trump was awarded the first FIFA Peace Prize on Friday for his “extraordinary action” in trying to achieve peace in places like Gaza, Southeast Asia, Africa and Ukraine, soccer’s top body said.
“The world is a safer place now. A year ago, the United States was not going through a good time, and now I have to say that we are the most thriving country in the world and we are going to remain so”. Donald Trump stated with conviction after receiving the award during the event prior to the draw for the 2026 World Cup, which his country is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada.
Ceremony marked by messages of unity
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The Republican said it was difficult to mediate several conflicts this year.
He also highlighted the presence at the event being held at the Kennedy Center in Washington of the heads of government of Mexico and Canada, Claudia Sheinbaum and Mark Carney.
With whom he said he will work “closely” for the organization of the tournament between June and July next year.
“The coordination, the friendship and the relationship have been exceptional,” Donald Trump added.
“This is what we want from a leader, a leader who cares about people.”
“We want to live in a safe world, in a safe environment. We want to come together. That’s what people are looking for here today. That’s what we do at the World Cup.”
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said after presenting Trump with a large, gilded trophy and a medal that the president hung around his own neck.
Trump award sparks criticism
The president of soccer’s highest governing body considered Donald Trump:
“He certainly deserves the first FIFA Peace Prize for his actions and what he has achieved.”
Since his return to the White House last January, Trump has sought to capitalize as much as possible on the various peace agreements.
Eight, according to him, in which he has successfully mediated this year.
The ad hoc award comes at a time when Donald Trump has ordered a military deployment to force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power.
And its army summarily bombs boats it claims are transporting drugs in the Caribbean and Pacific.
Actions that are now being analyzed by Congress because of the possibility that they may constitute a crime.
In turn, civil organizations raised concerns this week about the prospect of the championship being held in a country that is not respecting due process when it comes to, for example, detaining and expelling immigrants.
Or foreign nationals in the country and criticized FIFA’s lack of transparency, which has not made public its criteria for the award.
With information from EFE
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