Irish FA President meets UEFA President in Switzerland

Irish FA President Colin McKendry and Chief Executive Patrick Nelson met with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The discussions focused on the development of football across Europe and the role of national associations in supporting the sport at all levels.

Specific topics included the Irish FA’s ongoing initiatives in Northern Ireland, such as youth football development, facility investment, and elite player pathways for both male and female athletes. McKendry noted the importance of the relationship with UEFA in addressing the challenges and opportunities facing football in Northern Ireland.