FIFA Peace Prize: "There has been no transparency around the process" (Human Rights Watch)

"There has been no transparency around FIFA’s Peace Prize process. Human Rights Watch has written to FIFA to request a list of the nominees, the judges, the criteria, and the process for the Peace Prize. Human Rights Watch received no response," said the NGO, which "investigates and reports on human rights violations committed around the world," on 03/12/2025.

This statement was made two days prior to the first edition of this prize, created on 27/11, being awarded to Donald Trump, president of the United States, by Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, on the occasion of the draw for the tournament held in Washington DC (USA), on 05/12/2025.

The ceremony was held at the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts, a prestigious cultural centre of which Donald Trump has been chairman of the board since 12/02/2025.

"FIFA is awarding this 2025 prize to Donald Trump in recognition of his extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity in the world," said Gianni Infantino.

"After placing a gold medal around his own neck, Donald Trump said he was very honoured. For a moment, television…