The award is meant to “reward individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace and by doing so have united people across the world,” FIFA said in a statement.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is set to award the organisation’s new “Peace Prize” – to US President Donald Trump.

“Football stands for peace, and on behalf of the entire global football community, the FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World will recognise the enormous efforts of those individuals who unite ...