Australia’s Jackson Irvine says Trump’s Fifa peace prize makes ‘mockery’ of football
St Pauli captain says decision undermines the sport as force for good
Socceroos veteran is on track for third World Cup appearance
World Cup-bound Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine has taken aim at Fifa and the US over the governing body’s awarding of a peace prize to President Donald Trump, heightening tensions ahead of a tournament already weighed down by geopolitical pressures and controversial pricing.
Irvine has previously captained Australia and is on track to appear at his third World Cup after recovering from a foot injury. As a member of the global players’ union Fifpro, Irvine holds a senior advocacy role. Continue reading...
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