Gabriele Gravina has been appointed First Vice President of UEFA: the appointment arrived today at Belgrade, In the course of 49th Ordinary UEFA Congress, after the president of the Figs It was confirmed in executive committee for the next four years.
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With 48 votes, Gravina was the second most voted member, on par with the German Hans-Joachim Watzke, and immediately after the Dutch Frank Paauw, who obtained 49 preferences. The nomination as first vice president came in the following Executive committee, in recognition of his work at an international level.
Excited about his new role, the head of the Italian Football Federation commented: "I am happy and proud, this election is an extraordinary recognition for the contribution of Italian football to the development of this sport. Our credibility in Europe has grown thanks to courageous and innovative choices, which aim at a more fascinating and sustainable football from an economic-financial point of view."
Gravina then underlined the value of international collaboration: “The future of European football is being written day by day, and we will continue to support its evolution. This election is a great personal satisfaction, the result of the good sports policy implemented and the relationships built at an international level. I thank President Ceferin for his trust and all the delegates of the federations who have recognized our work.”
Ceferin's applause
The UEFA president himself, Aleksander Ceferin, spent words of great esteem towards Gravina, underlining his human and professional value: “Gravina is a great football manager and an extraordinary person. I count on him a lot: he is a man who loves football and has dedicated his life to this sport.”
Article published on 3 April 2025 - 16:47
