Great sport
- Last updated: December 6, 2025 | 18:35 ..
Donald Trump puts on a medal as he receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on Friday.
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The latest groups attempt to ingratiate themselves with President Trump seems farcical with the FIFA’s peace prize. Football, or as some know it soccer, is a great sport and it shouldn’t be sullied by this silliness.
Having coached numerous school sports, I have given awards for best player, best contrubutor, or most improved but never for world peace. The closest award might be ‘most positive contributor’.
The Gold trophy could be melted down, sold and the money given to a charity such as ‘Doctors without borders’. Every little bit helps. Dignity, FIFA?
Dennis Fitzgerald Vic Melbourne, Australia