UThe EFA has concluded its eventful 50th Ordinary Congress. With the agreement between UEFA and Real Madrid ending Super League, this idea is gaining more weight among the federations. And it is nothing but the continuity of Alexander Ceferin. L’Equipe reported this, and MARCA was able to confirm from a source close to the president that it is being seriously considered within the organization. However, no one will take it for granted and believe that the Slovenian will make the decision at the last moment. It’s November 4, 2026, so you have time. The election will be held on March 4, 2027.
Other UEFA officials also believe there are no candidates. Ceferin’s future has been controversial since the legislation was updated, despite the presidential palace itself approving reforms in 2017 to limit terms to a maximum of three terms and four years (12 years in total) to increase transparency.
However, in February 2024, UEFA’s parliament in Paris approved an amendment to its constitution that would invalidate this reform for positions held before 1 July 2017, allowing Ceferin to run for a fourth term from 2027 to 2031.
However, two years ago, in February 2024, at a congress in Paris, Ceferin himself announced that he would not stand for re-election, leading many to believe that his term had already ended.
This change to the regulations led to an internal split with some members of the executive committee, including David Gill and Zvonimir Boban, who resigned from his position as director of football.
Ceferin has already approached those closest to him about the possibility and seen their reactions. It is true that there has been support from various federations in recent months, but this possibility of re-election was approached before Real Madrid and Barcelona rejoined the UEFA family. Los Blancos’ return awaits all details to be finalized, but Ceferin’s possible continuation will test the foundations of this new peace sealed in Brussels.
