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FIFA 'Peace Prize' awarded to Donald Trump cited in World Cup criticism

politicsJun 9, 2026716,213

FIFA once presented an ad-hoc "Peace Prize" to Donald Trump, a detail opponents are now invoking as they criticize FIFA over World Cup hosting choices. Critics say that honoring a sitting or former head of state with a symbolic peace award undercuts FIFA’s claim of political neutrality and raises questions about the criteria the organization uses for honors. The resurfaced award matters because it strengthens arguments that FIFA tolerates political influence and inconsistent standards when awarding honors and selecting hosts, intensifying scrutiny of the tournament’s legitimacy.

Robert Reich
@rbreich.bsky.social

Trump gets the "FIFA Peace Prize." Months later his DOJ drops a bribery case involving FIFA officials. FIFA "leases" office space at Trump Tower NYC that reportedly sits empty. Meanwhile, federal regulators look the other way as FIFA price gouges fans. Where's the red card when you need it?

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Saint Sherman - The Ultimate Patriot21

Mamdani should shut that spy tower down for good.

Brad Goodson16

FIFA is the only organization that can compete with the trump administration on corruption

Christian Petersen12

It will never happen, of course, but it should.

Naomi Lamb 🇬🇧9

And denies entry to many black and brown people to attend/play/officiate

✙ 𝐃𝐨𝐜 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 - 🇺🇸 🇪🇺 🖇️ ✨ 🌙 𝟾𝟼𝟺𝟽9

The bald-faced corruption is super-sized GOP level!

EuphoricFuzion🕯️7

How is this just getting lost?!

Matt Dunning6

That red card you're looking for is in the pocket of the one referee they wouldn't let into the country.

Leo4

💥💥Please arrest the felon (and all involved) for corruption - thank you for your attention to this matter.💥💥

Gerry Manders4

Another day, another grift? I know we're all exhausted but where are the people we elect and pay to stand up for us against this thievery? I know his protectors hold the house and the senate but your silence says you condone this behavior. Raise hell and let the world know this is not OK!

Liberty View3

FIFA's corruption is legendary. Twin that with the most corrupt American President in history, and there ya go! We'll probably still watch the World Cup. If any of it is on over-the-air TV, that is. (NYC's Spanish-language broadcasters are usually pretty good for futbol!)

César2

Red card and 15 year ban at least.

Jill Houlbrook2

FIFA take no action when Trump bars a top referee from taking part in the World Cup competition. Nothing to see here?

Tony Paradis2

And let's talk a little about Trump having control over officials

Ethan Sacks2

His administration then torpedoes the integrity of the tournament by banning refs, officials, and fans. Guess FIFA didn't give him a shiny enough fake trophy!

yeoldeleftist.bsky.social2

FIFA WAR PRIZE! BOYCOTT WORLD CUP!!!

RIP America 🇨🇦2

.....every fucking day a new scandal......America, wake the fuck up already!

k.gordon2

Soccer fans know that it’s a corrupt organization. The fact that they still support FIFA is a reflection on its fans.

Christopher2

FIFA is Fuck All about Football and all about profit and personal gain, thinking otherwise is like thinking Scotland will win the trophy in a penalty shoot out against England! Football is not a sport just a revenue stream.

Arty-san2

Tim Cook (Trump calls him "Tim Apple") gifts Trump a strange plaque with a 24-karat gold base. Months later Trump brings him and a gaggle of other "favored" CEOs on his trip to China. The President is transactional. He can be bought. Any leader who is so easily bought is a national security risk.

Angus Ross2

the red card is trapped under a wad of cash in the officials wallets.

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