Australian footballer Jackson Irvine criticized Fifa's decision to award its inaugural peace prize to U.S. President Donald Trump, saying the decision undermines the sport's human rights obligations and its stated goal of using football as a force for positive global change. Fifa President Gianni Infantino defended the award in February, citing Trump's role in securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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Australian footballer Jackson Irvine criticized Fifa's decision to award its inaugural peace prize to U.S. President Donald Trump, saying the decision undermines the sport's human rights obligations and its stated goal of using football as a force for positive global change. Fifa President Gianni Infantino defended the award in February, citing Trump's role in securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.