Belgrade, April 3 -- The 49th UEFA Congress opened Thursday here, marking the first time the event has been held in the Serbian capital.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin highlighted European football's role as a model of unity, citing Serbia and Albania's co-hosting of the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship as an example.
"European football is a movement that thrives on unity, diversity, and a shared purpose," he said.
"This unity extends across every aspect of the sport, encompassing clubs and national teams, men and women of all ages, elites, and grassroots players."
FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Serbia's football tradition, calling it a "football nation" and recalling its U-20 World Cup victory in 2015 and the hi...