Aleksander Ceferin Announces Bid for a Fourth UEFA Presidency

During a meeting of the 55 national football associations in Berlin, Aleksander Ceferin confirmed that he will contest a fourth term as UEFA president. This marks a shift from his February 2024 declaration that he would not run, a stance that had sparked debate over a rule change allowing a fourth term. The 58-year-old’s renewed bid comes as UEFA escalates its effort to unseat FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who withdrew a controversial proposal to sell competition stakes to private investors after strong opposition.

While Ceferin rules out running against Infantino himself, he says he will work to identify a candidate who can unite the sport ahead of the FIFA presidential vote scheduled for March. The announcement was made to all association chiefs, underscoring the significance of the upcoming leadership contests within global football governance.