Against all expectations, the current president of UEFA, Aleksander Ceferin, announced this Thursday that he would not run again at the head of the body. He also settled some scores.
A lot happened this Thursday around the UEFA Congress. In addition to Nasser al-Khelaïfi’s resounding announcement about the planned departure of PSG from the Parc des Princes, the president of the European football body also had an impact. In front of an assembly gathered in the Parisian hall of the Mutualité, Aleksander Ceferin announced that he would not seek a third term at the head of UEFA. A real coup de theatre.
At least for the majority, because the Slovenian manager had made his decision some time ago and had informed his close circle. At least that’s what he explained to his audience, before addressing well-felt barbs to a certain Zvonimir Boban, taking care never to mention his name. “ The person I’m talking about, you know who it is (…). Just a quick word about his pathetic cry about morality. He was one of the few people who knew that I would not run again in 2027. The moment he found out that I would reveal it after the UEFA congress, he lost his temper with his narcissistic letter (published by The Team, editor’s note). »
Reasons for leaving
In these remarks relayed by RMC, Aleksander Ceferin continued to attack the former AC Milan. “ Now ask yourself whose aspirations should be questioned? Who should we ask questions about morality? But that would still be saying too much about a person like him. » As for what happens next, once he leaves the UEFA presidency, the Slovenian has not said much about it. “ I can continue to look in the mirror. I’ve had a wonderful life in football. I have a great one outside of football too. »
Finally, the manager still justified his choice not to continue the adventure. “ I decided it about six months ago. After a while, all organizations need new blood. But it’s mainly because I’ve been away from my family for seven years. » A noble choice, therefore.
