Is FIFA scrapping its peace prize after awarding it to US President Trump?

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Remember the FIFA Peace Prize awarded to United States President Donald Trump six months before the World Cup? Well, it is now close to being scrapped, which would make the US president its first and only winner.Less than a year after FIFA President Gianni Infantino extolled Trump in the US capital while presenting the award at the World Cup 2026 draw, several members of the FIFA Council are questioning its merit and have demanded changes, including scrapping the award.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3India and West Indies denied a thrilling finale as rain hits final T20list 2 of 3Neto’s brace fires Chelsea past Everton but Martinez head injury mars winlist 3 of 3Arsenal look to end goal drought at Forest in Premier League clashend of listThe calls for scrutiny come at a time when Infantino faces ongoing criticism for his World Cup sell-off plan, which also led to calls for his removal from office.So what was the prize about, and why might it be scrapped? Here’s a look:What is the FIFA Peace Prize?On November 5, football’s global governing body announced a new annual award called the “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World”.FIFA said the award was created to “rew...

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