Breaking uefa elects slovenian ceferin new president

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Yes, you're correct. On September 14, 2016, UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) elected Aleksander Čeferin, a Slovenian lawyer and football administrator, as its new president. He succeeded Michel Platini, who was banned from football-related activities due to a corruption scandal.

Čeferin, who was then the president of the Football Association of Slovenia, won the election with 42 votes out of 55, defeating Michael van Praag, the president of the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB). He was elected for a four-year term, which was later extended to 2023.

Under Čeferin's leadership, UEFA has focused on various initiatives, including promoting women's football, increasing financial transparency, and addressing issues related to player welfare and safety. He has also been a strong advocate for the importance of football in society and has worked to promote the sport's values and principles.

It's worth noting that Čeferin's presidency has not been without controversy, with some critics accusing him of being too close to the European football establishment and not doing enough to address issues such as corruption and human rights abuses in the sport. However, he remains a popular figure in European football and has been praised for his efforts to modernize and reform the sport.