Revealed: Myanmar junta ‘crony’ given key role behind Fifa peace prize

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the inaugural Fifa peace prize, which was expected to be awarded to former US President Donald Trump. However, the process for choosing future winners will be proposed by a committee led by a controversial Myanmar tycoon, a "crony" of the country's military junta. The announcement of the prize came shortly before Fifa President Gianni Infantino was set to meet with Trump in Miami, raising concerns about the award's credibility. The article suggests that the timing of the announcement was questionable, given Trump's dissatisfaction with missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize. Overall, the article highlights the potential conflict of interest and lack of transparency in the selection process for the Fifa peace prize, with a prominent figure linked to Myanmar's military regime playing a key role in shaping the award's future.