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FIFA rejects Zelensky’s request for peace message at World Cup final

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DUBAI: FIFA has reportedly rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request to deliver a peace message ahead of the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday.

Zelensky’s office was said to have offered for him to appear in a video link to fans in the stadium ahead of the match, but was surprised by the negative response, a source told CNN.

No clarifications were made as to whether Zelensky’s message would be live or taped. “We thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good,” a CNN exclusive said.

Talks between Ukraine and the football governing body are still underway, added the source. It is understood that no immediate response could be obtained from FIFA despite being asked to a comment.

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