GENEVA (AP) — There is a new worldwide peace prize on the scene and it was created by FIFA , not Nobel.

The world soccer body said this week it would give out an annual prize to reward “individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace.”

It gave few details about the prize and there was no indication that potential recipients were limited to the world of sports. That’s prompted broad speculation that it might go to President Donald Trump, who has openly — and so far unsuccessfully — campaigned for a Nobel Peace Prize.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Trump have built a strong alliance heading into next year’s World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The pair crossed paths on Wednesday — the day FIFA announced its new prize

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