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Australia's Irvine says Trump peace prize makes a mockery of FIFA Human Rights Policy
Irvine said the award undermines FIFA’s human rights policy and football’s role as a force for good, citing growing concern over U.S. rights protections.
- On Tuesday, Australia midfielder Jackson Irvine accused FIFA of making a "mockery" of its Human Rights Policy by awarding its inaugural Peace Prize to President Donald Trump for "promoting peace and unity around the world."
- The 33-year-old, who previously led Australian team protests against Qatar's human rights record before the 2022 World Cup, argued that FIFA's decision contradicts its own Human Rights Framework for the 2026 tournament.
- Irvine expressed concern about LGBT groups in the United States, stating, "It's not an issue just in the Middle East, in America we're seeing more and more of the rights of these communities... being taken away all over the country."
- While FIFA has not confirmed whether players will be offered sanctioned armbands, Irvine noted polarization, observing, "People really actively dislike players trying to bring politics into sport."
- Ahead of the June 11 tournament, rights groups have called for FIFA to do more to address risks for athletes and fans in the United States, citing immigration policies and potential human rights abuses.
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