REPORTS CIRCULATING ONLINE ALLEGE POSSIBLE ETHICS CONCERNS, BUT NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT HAS BEEN RELEASED BY FIFA
Social-media posts claim FIFA may consider action against President Gianni Infantino after he awarded Donald Trump a “FIFA Peace Prize” during a televised event — but no official evidence supports the allegation.
Social media erupted this week after videos circulated showing FIFA President Gianni Infantino presenting former U.S. President Donald Trump with what he called a “FIFA Peace Prize” during a live broadcast. The moment fueled immediate controversy online, with critics calling the award “invented” and questioning Infantino’s adherence to FIFA ethics guidelines.
However, despite widespread speculation, there is no official indication that FIFA plans to remove Infantino or initiate disciplinary proceedings. Organizations monitoring sports governance note that rumors appear to be driven by online reactions rather than any confirmed action by FIFA’s Ethics Committee.
Political analysts say the incident triggered strong global reactions because FIFA awards traditionally follow strict protocols, and any deviation — symbolic or informal — tends to attract scrutiny. Still, experts emphasize that awarding a symbolic gesture on television does not necessarily constitute an ethics violation.
FIFA has so far declined to comment publicly on the viral claims, and no credible reporting has confirmed an internal investigation. Legal specialists caution that without official statements, allegations of misconduct should be treated as unverified and potentially misleading.
The viral narrative highlights how fast-moving online speculation can spill into mainstream conversation, especially when sports, politics and public personalities intersect. As of now, Infantino remains fully in his position, and all claims of removal or sanctions remain unsubstantiated.
The Informant USA will update this story if FIFA releases any formal statements or actions.
