FIFA refused Zelensky when he wanted to record a speech with a "message about the importance of world peace" before the 2022 Wor

FIFA turned down Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi when he wanted to record a video message with a "message about the importance of world peace" to fans in Qatar before the 2022 World Cup final. CNN informs about.

Volodymyr Zelenskyi

Zelensky was reportedly turned down by FIFA when he wanted to record a video message with a "message about the importance of world peace" to fans in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup final.

The video message should have been shown before the start of the final match. The source said that the Office of the President was surprised by FIFA's negative response. "We thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good," the source said.

However, negotiations between Ukraine and FIFA continue. CNN has reached out to FIFA for comment, but has yet to hear back.