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Ceferin Stays: UEFA Boss to Seek Fourth Term
9 Oct
Summary
- UEFA President Ceferin will seek an unprecedented fourth term until 2031.
- This decision reverses his earlier commitment to step down in 2027.
- UEFA seeks a new leader for FIFA to replace Gianni Infantino.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin will pursue an unprecedented fourth and final term, leading the organization through to 2031. This decision marks a significant reversal from his February 2024 statement, where he indicated he would step down when his third term concludes in 2027. The 58-year-old has now accepted a request from national associations to remain in his post, with the election slated for April 22 in Astana, Kazakhstan.
This development coincides with UEFA's intensified efforts to unseat FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Ceferin has been openly critical of Infantino, particularly regarding a July plan for private investment in FIFA tournaments. On Thursday, UEFA issued a statement asserting that national associations have lost confidence in the current FIFA leadership, calling for a new, unifying figure.
Although Ceferin has ruled out a bid for the FIFA presidency himself, he is committed to identifying a candidate that can unite the football community for the March 18 election in Rabat, Morocco. The deadline for submitting candidacies is November 18, with former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega already announcing his intention to challenge Infantino.
