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FIFA rejects Zelensky's request to share a message of peace at World Cup final

FIFA rejects Zelensky's request to share a message of peace at World Cup

A request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to share a message of peace before the start of Sunday's World Cup final has been rejected by FIFA, CNN writes.

A source from Zelensky's office told the media that they had asked FIFA for the Ukrainian president to appear in a video before the match, but the request had been rejected.

It is unclear whether Zelensky's message would be broadcast live or recorded.

"We thought that FIFA would like to use its platform for the greater good," the source said.

However, talks between Ukraine and the sport's governing body are still ongoing, the source added.