As expected, Aleksander Ceferin has been re-elected President of the European Football Union. The 55-year-old Slovenian was confirmed in office unopposed by applause at the UEFA Congress in Lisbon.
Ceferin has led the continental federation since September 2016 and did not have to face any competition when he was re-elected for the first time in 2019. He took over the post seven years ago as the successor to Michel Platini, who was suspended at the time. As head of UEFA, Ceferin is also vice-president of the world association FIFA.
“It really means a lot to me,” Ceferin said. “It’s a great honor, but above all a great, great responsibility.” He will do his best not to “disappoint” the UEFA delegates and football.