Burt Thorne

Burt is third-year History student at the University of Liverpool. His work explores the intersections of history, culture, sport and politics, with a particular interest in using historical context to make sense of contemporary events.

FIFA: Football and the Manufacture of Political Legitimacy

By Burt Thorne - On 5 December 2025, Donald Trump was handed the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 World Cup. Amid the glitz of the Kennedy Center in Washington, a venue Trump himself chairs, the moment carried a distinctly political charge. FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented