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Infantino Urges Trump for Nobel After Gaza Ceasefire

10/10/2025

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Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, urged U.S. President Donald Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize after the Gaza ceasefire, at the European Football Clubs Assembly in Rome.
He praised cooperation among the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye in achieving peace.
He said football should support the peace process, especially with Israel's World Cup qualifiers.
Critics question FIFA's stance on Israel's participation in international football and its moral posture.

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Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, urged U.S. President Donald Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize after the Gaza ceasefire, at the European Football Clubs Assembly in Rome.
He praised cooperation among the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye in achieving peace.
He said football should support the peace process, especially with Israel's World Cup qualifiers.
Critics question FIFA's stance on Israel's participation in international football and its moral posture.