Analysis: Why is the UEFA president making a power grab?

Internal disputes within UEFA have surfaced over a proposal that would allow President Aleksander Čeferin to extend his tenure until 2031, defying the current term limits.
We assess the reasons behind Čeferin’s move to extend his presidency, examining the internal and external challenges he faces and question the necessity of this power consolidation.
Why it matters: Such a move would likely ensure Čeferin’s grip on the UEFA presidency as it is rare for incumbent sports leaders to be successfully challenged in elections.
The perspective: It remains open to question whether Čeferin even needs to change the statutes to extend his tenure, with one source describing it simply as “an insurance policy”.

The story was a footnote in a British national newspaper, but the rumble was heard far beyond the island’s shores.

A Daily Mail exclusive published late on Sunday 10 December reported that UEFA was experiencing “internal conflict” over a proposal that would allow its president, Aleksander Čeferin, to remain in power until 2031.

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