Australia’s Jackson Irvine says Trump’s Fifa peace prize makes ‘mockery’ of football

• St Pauli captain says decision undermines the sport as force for good

• Socceroos veteran is on track for third World Cup appearance

World Cup-bound Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine has taken aim at Fifa and the US over the governing body’s awarding of a peace prize to President Donald Trump, heightening tensions ahead of a tournament already weighed down by geopolitical pressures and controversial pricing.

Irvine has previously captained Australia and is on track to appear at his third World Cup after recovering from a foot injury. As a member of the global players’ union Fifpro, Irvine holds a senior advocacy role.