# UEFA chief Ceferin seeks final term

> UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin reverses step-down decision to run for final term.
- Title: UEFA chief Ceferin seeks final term · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin reverses step-down decision to run for final term. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin will seek another term as head of…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/aleksander-ceferin-uefa-chief-term-extension-not-to-contest-fifa-elections/article71560935.ece
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-08T15:56:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aleksander ceferin, uefa, fifa, gianni infantino, fifa election, uefa congress, sports
## Ceferin reverses step-down decision
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin told 55 national associations in Berlin he would stand for a final term, reversing his August decision to step down.

> i want to thank the national associations for their trust
## Ceferin seeks re-election in April
Ceferin confirmed his intention to stand for re-election at the 51st uefa ordinary congress in astana, kazakhstan, on april 22.
## UEFA pushes for FIFA reform
UEFA reported all 55 national associations except Azerbaijan supported fifa reform proposals, stating institutional reform alone is insufficient.

> institutional reform will not, on its own, be enough
## Key takeaway

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin will seek another term as head of European football’s governing body after reversing his August decision to step down.