Zelensky reportedly snubbed by FIFA after offering to share peace message at World Cup final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference.
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FIFA has allegedly rebuffed an offer from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to share a message of world peace prior to the World Cup final on Sunday, CNN reports, per a source.

Zelensky was requesting to appear at the match via video link, though it is unclear if his message would be live or taped. Either way, the source said, the Ukrainian leader was surprised by the governing body's response.

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Brigid Kennedy

Brigid Kennedy worked at The Week from 2021 to 2023 as a staff writer, junior editor and then story editor, with an interest in U.S. politics, the economy and the music industry.