"Infantino stated that Trump had invited him to the Summit for Peace and that FIFA is here to help, to assist and to put ourselves at disposal for whatever we can do to make sure that this peace process comes to fruition and to the best possible end. His invitation followed the FIFA president becoming more vocal on the Israel-Gaza conflict in recent days."
"Last week, he called for football to support efforts towards peace in the Middle East in the lead-up to two World Cup qualifiers that involved Israel, after pro-Palestinian demonstrations were planned at stadiums in Norway and Italy. After Friday's Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement, Infantino praised the US-brokered plan and singled out Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts."
Gianni Infantino attended the Summit for Peace in Sharm El-Sheikh and was photographed beside United States President Donald Trump. Trump invited Infantino to the summit, and FIFA offered to assist in peace-building efforts and post-war reconstruction. Infantino called for football to support peace in the Middle East ahead of World Cup qualifiers that involved Israel, amid planned pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Norway and Italy. After an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Infantino praised the US-brokered plan and proposed President Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. Infantino emphasized football's role to unite and give hope and pledged support to rebuild football infrastructure in Gaza.
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