Outgoing Prime Minister Miloš Vučević stated today, at the opening of the 49th Congress of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), that it is a great honour for Serbia to host this prestigious gathering, which is attended by the most prominent representatives of European football.
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Serbia honoured to host UEFA Congress
Belgrade,
3 April 2025
Welcoming the participants of this gathering at the Sava Centre, Vučević expressed his satisfaction at being present in Belgrade at a gathering of eminent individuals, united by the noble aspirations of this magnificent sport.
He emphasised that Belgrade has a rich historical and cultural heritage and a long football tradition, recalling that the first official match of the Champions Cup was played on 4 September 1955, between Sporting Lisbon and Partizan Belgrade.
According to him, the organisation of this congress symbolises our determined commitment to the improvement of football and our unwavering cooperation with UEFA.
The Prime Minister emphasised that significant investments are being made in our country to improve football infrastructure and provide institutional support to the Football Association of Serbia, as well as to our clubs.
Vučević pointed out that football in Serbia boasts a long and illustrious heritage, with the pinnacle of our national football achievement remaining the European Championship title, won by Red Star on 29 May 1991 in Bari.
Our nation has produced a host of outstanding players and coaches, whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the global football landscape. This congress, therefore, assumes the utmost importance in shaping the future of European football, stated Vučević, adding that the agenda includes key discussions that will influence the trajectory of the sport in the years to come.
We are confident that a constructive and open dialogue will culminate in the adoption of optimal resolutions for the benefit of European and world football. We aim for this congress to serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences and to strengthen the bonds of cooperation among UEFA members, the Prime Minister said.
We express our sincere gratitude to UEFA for their trust and support in organising this event, and in particular to UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin and General Secretary Theodore Theodoridis for their personal commitment and immeasurable contribution.
The regular UEFA Congress, which is being held in Belgrade for the first time, brings together presidents and general secretaries of all 55 members of the union.
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