Overview

• FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit for Peace at President Donald Trump’s invitation and appeared alongside world leaders.
• Infantino said FIFA will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza with the Palestinian Football Association, launching a fund, mini-pitches, “FIFA Arenas,” equipment, coaches and youth competitions.
• The gathering concluded with a signed document on regional stability and reconstruction following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
• Human-rights groups and football officials renewed concerns over FIFA’s neutrality given Infantino’s close ties to Trump, while the Palestinian FA’s complaint against Israel remains under review with no disciplinary decisions announced.
• UAE vice president and Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour attended the summit, drawing attention after Trump was heard calling him a man with “a lot of cash, unlimited cash.”