FIFA Orders Donald Trump’s Peace Prize Revoked and Returned After Board Members and Top Executives Launch Official Investigation Into Award Process, Claiming Award Was Unilaterally Approved by President Gianni Infantino Without Board Consent

FIFA Orders Donald Trump Peace Prize Revoked and Returned After Internal Investigation

FIFA has ordered the revocation and return of the Peace Prize awarded to former U.S. President Donald Trump, following an internal investigation launched by FIFA board members and senior executives who say the award was improperly granted.

In a dramatic escalation, multiple FIFA officials confirmed that the organization’s governing board opened an official probe after learning that the award decision had allegedly been made unilaterally by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, without a formal vote, consultation, or approval from the FIFA Council or key executive bodies.

According to officials familiar with the investigation, board members were blindsided by the announcement of the award and later stated they had no prior knowledge of the nomination, selection process, or criteria used to justify Trump’s recognition. Several executives reportedly raised concerns immediately, citing serious governance and procedural breaches.

“The board did not authorize this award,” one senior FIFA source said. “There was no vote, no documented approval, and no collective decision. That directly contradicts FIFA’s internal rules.”

Following emergency meetings, FIFA leadership moved to formally invalidate the award, instructing that it be revoked and returned while the investigation continues. Officials emphasized that the move was necessary to protect FIFA’s credibility and uphold transparency within the organization.

The controversy has sparked intense scrutiny of Infantino’s leadership, with critics accusing him of bypassing established governance structures and exposing FIFA to reputational damage. Some board members are reportedly pushing for stronger oversight mechanisms to prevent unilateral decisions of this magnitude in the future.

Neither Donald Trump nor his representatives have issued an official response to FIFA’s decision at the time of publication. FIFA, in a brief statement, confirmed the investigation and said further actions would be taken once the review is concluded.

The situation marks one of the most significant internal governance disputes FIFA has faced in recent years, reopening long-standing concerns about accountability, decision-making power, and transparency at the highest levels of world football’s governing body.