Overview
- Gianni Infantino attended the Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh and appeared in the official family photo alongside President Donald Trump.
- He said Trump's role was “absolutely fundamental” to the agreement, declaring that without the U.S. president “there would be no peace.”
- He announced a FIFA initiative to rebuild football in Palestine with equipment, pitches, instructors and competitions, while providing no funding total.
- The appearance follows a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich that did not advance a vote on suspending Israel from competitions, intensifying neutrality questions.
- Reports say Trump invited Infantino, making him the only senior sports figure among heads of state, reflecting close ties that include a FIFA office in Trump Tower.