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BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Uefa president Ceferin will not seek re-election

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin will not seek re-election in 2027. The rule change would have allowed him to potentially stay until 2031.
The English Football Association (FA) was the only nation to oppose the rule amendment at the Uefa congress.
Ceferin cited the need for fresh blood and his desire to be with his family as reasons for not seeking re-election. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How UEFA President Ceferin could extend his time in office DW 02/07/2024

Ceferin argues that his first term in office doesn't count, as he was serving out the remaining term of his predecessor.
An amendment will likely be passed at the UEFA Congress to reset the start of Ceferin's time in office and allow him to run again in 2027. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

They Run the World's Biggest Sports, and They Don't Want to Leave

Aleksander Ceferin, president of European soccer's governing body, UEFA, is seeking to extend his term in office beyond what he initially promised.
Ceferin and FIFA president Gianni Infantino are both pushing for rule changes that would allow them to stay in their positions for longer periods of time. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Manchester City

Pep Guardiola hits back at Ceferin after Manchester City European ban remark

Pep Guardiola responds to Uefa president's comments on Manchester City's ban from European competition.
Guardiola defends the club's position and emphasizes their right to defend themselves. [ more ]
BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Boban quits Uefa over proposed Ceferin rule change

Zvonimir Boban resigns as UEFA technical director in protest at Aleksander Ceferin's attempt to stay on as president beyond the three-term limit.
Ceferin is seeking to amend the rule to remain in power until 2031, despite campaigning on a reform ticket that included a three-term limit.
Boban and other UEFA executives are critical of Ceferin's proposed changes, believing it goes against the values and principles of UEFA. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Chelsea

UEFA chief Boban quits over row with Ceferin

UEFA Chief of Football Zvonimir Boban is leaving the organization in protest against President Aleksandar Ceferin's support for changes in statutes that would allow him to extend his term in office.
Boban announced his decision in an open letter, stating that he believes Ceferin's support for the proposal goes against the values and reforms that were supposed to protect UEFA and European football. [ more ]
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BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FA set to vote against allowing Ceferin third term

The Football Association is expected to vote against controversial changes to Uefa rules that would extend the presidency of Aleksander Ceferin
Ceferin's supporters are working on a plan to amend the rule that limits a president to serving three terms in office [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Chelsea

Ceferin should not judge Man City - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola criticizes UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin for passing judgment on Manchester City's ban from European competition.
Guardiola expresses hope that Kalvin Phillips will get more playing time at West Ham during his loan move. [ more ]
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