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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Breaks Silence After Taylor Swift’s Criticism of Donald Trump Peace Prize, Issues Official Statement on Award Decision
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Issues Statement After Taylor Swift’s Criticism of Trump Peace Prize
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued an official statement following mounting global backlash sparked by Taylor Swift’s comments condemning the organization’s decision to award former U.S. President Donald J. Trump the inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize.

Swift’s remarks, in which she described Trump as “completely undeserving” of an honor meant to celebrate peace and unity, ignited an intense cultural and political firestorm. The controversy quickly placed FIFA under unprecedented scrutiny and raised questions about the intent, credibility, and future of its newly introduced peace award.
Infantino responds amid rising pressure
In his statement, Infantino acknowledged the controversy and emphasized FIFA’s intention to remain committed to dialogue, unity, and respect for differing opinions.
“FIFA respects freedom of expression and understands that strong reactions can arise when global issues intersect with sport,” Infantino said. “The FIFA Peace Prize was created to encourage dialogue and recognize efforts aimed at fostering unity, not to divide.”
