A video shared on social media has proven what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was going to say in his message calling for world peace forward of kick off on the World Cup closing.

CNN had reported FIFA rejected Zelensky’s request to share his message which he had deliberate to broadcast earlier than Argentina confronted France on Sunday.

In a video which has been launched on social media by Ukraine’s Ministry of International Affairs, it has been revealed what Zelensky hoped to say, centred round calling for peace and an finish to the conflict in Ukraine. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered to broadcast a video to fans ahead of Sunday's World Cup final, calling for world peace, but CNN reported that FIFA rebuffed his request

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky provided to broadcast a video to followers forward of Sunday’s World Cup closing, calling for world peace, however CNN reported that FIFA rebuffed his request

The president mentioned: ‘Heat greetings from Ukraine to all followers of soccer, life and peace. I congratulate the entire planet on the World Cup closing.

‘Right this moment, we’ll witness a standard victory. The celebration of human spirit. This World Cup proved time and time acquire completely different nations and nationalities can resolve who the strongest in honest play is however not taking part in with fireplace on the inexperienced taking part in subject and never on the crimson battle subject.

‘That is the dream of so many individuals when gamers compete making everybody take pleasure in peace. Each father want to take his son to a soccer match everywhere in the world and each mom would love her son to be again from conflict.

A video was shared on Twitter by Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, revealing Zelensky's full one minute and 43 second speech, in which he also called for an end to the war in Ukraine

A video was shared on Twitter by Ukraine’s Ministry of International Affairs, revealing Zelensky’s full one minute and 43 second speech, during which he additionally referred to as for an finish to the conflict in Ukraine

‘At any time when it’s, Ukraine strives for peace greater than anything. We provided peace formally to the world, we provided it as a result of there are not any champions in conflict, there might be no draw.

‘I announce the initiative to carry a world peace formal summit this winter. The summit to unite all nations of the world round the reason for world peace.

‘Stadiums and stands get empty after the match and after the conflict cities stay empty. That is why wars should fail and peace is to turn into the champion as it’s there in Qatar now. The World Cup however not the world conflict. It’s attainable. 

A later report from CNN stated FIFA rejected the request  due to it being seen as 'too political'

A later report from CNN acknowledged FIFA rejected the request  attributable to it being seen as ‘too political’ 

The Ukrainian presidential office said in a statement there is 'still time for FIFA to correct their error' before Argentina and France kick off the World Cup final at 3pm (GMT)

The Ukrainian presidential workplace mentioned in a press release there may be ‘nonetheless time for FIFA to appropriate their error’ earlier than Argentina and France kick off the World Cup closing at 3pm (GMT)

Zelensky then concluded: ‘Please help Ukraine in our efforts to revive peace. Be part of the worldwide peace formal summit and turn into a champion of peace. Let’s witness the ultimate collectively and finish the conflict. Slava Ukraini (glory to Ukraine) and Completely satisfied Qatar Day.’

CNN had added in its report on Friday that talks between Zelensky and FIFA have been nonetheless happening, which means the sharing of a message should still be agreed forward of Sunday’s recreation.

Nevertheless, on Saturday, the Ukrainian presidential workplace slammed FIFA for his or her determination to not enable Zelensky’s message to be broadcast and introduced the way it will distribute the video independently if FIFA would not air it.

In a press release issued to CNN, they mentioned: ‘Qatar supported the President’s initiative, however FIFA blocked the initiative and won’t enable the video tackle of the president to be proven earlier than the ultimate recreation. 

‘FIFA has misplaced its helpful understanding of soccer – as a recreation that unites peoples, somewhat than supporting current divisions.’

CNN additionally reported the Ukrainian presidential workplace had been instructed that FIFA considered the message as too political.

Zelensky, pictured speaking via video link to the European Commission on December 13, has appeared at the Group of 20 Nations summit, the Grammys and the Cannes Film Festival

Zelensky, pictured talking through video hyperlink to the European Fee on December 13, has appeared on the Group of 20 Nations summit, the Grammys and the Cannes Movie Competition

That is one thing in addition they rebuffed. They mentioned: ‘There may be nothing political within the president’s enchantment that offers political color to the sporting occasion, specifically, there are not any subjective evaluations, political indicators, and much more so no accusations’, earlier than including there may be ‘nonetheless time for FIFA to appropriate their error.’

‘FIFA shouldn’t be afraid that phrases of peace might be heard on the world soccer celebration that represents peace.’

The Ukrainian President has spoken at most of the largest occasions on the earth as a way to garner help for the nation’s defence towards Russia’s invasion, which started on February 24 this 12 months.

Zelensky appearances embrace the Group of 20 Nations summit to the Grammys and the Cannes Movie Competition.

He has additionally appeared alongside a number of celebrities and journalists, together with Sean Penn, David Letterman, and Bear Grylls most just lately.