UEFA: "We represent the biggest social movement in Europe; let us not be afraid" (A. Ceferin)

"With tens of millions of registered players and hundreds of millions of fans, we represent the biggest social movement in Europe. In an uncertain world, in societies beset with doubt, we have responsibilities. I will say it again: let us not be afraid. Together, let us always respect and defend those who bring football alive every day, everywhere: the supporters, the volunteers and the younger generation," stated Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA president, to the assembled 41^st Congress of the European confederation, in Helsinki (FIN) on 05/04/2017.

"Like on the pitch, our formula for success will be efficiency, simplicity and a touch of creativity. No empty promises; no empty words; no scandals. Let's act. With humility, respect and professionalism," added the Slovenian Aleksander Čeferin in opening of this first conference since his election to the presidency of UEFA on 14/09/2016.

"We will defend football's values against all the cynics, kill-joys and moralists, and against all those who are embittered, disappointed, disillusioned or disgusted," said the UEFA president in his address…