UEFA inaugurated its new representative office in Istanbul today, marking a significant expansion of its global presence.

This is UEFA’s third international office, after those in London and Brussels. It will play a strategic role in preparations for the 2032 Turkey-Italy European Championship.

The ceremony took place in a festive atmosphere in the Turkish city, with important football and political figures in attendance.

Among the attendees was Armand Duka, President of the Albanian Football Federation, along with leaders such as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA Executive Committee members, and heads of various European football federations.

In his speech, President Ceferin praised the importance of the new office, emphasizing its key role in organizing the 2032 European Championship finals.

“We want to share our experience, so we decided to open an office here in collaboration with the Turkish Football Federation. Our goal is clear: to make the 2032 European Championship in Turkey and Italy the best ever,” said Ceferin, also highlighting Turkey’s organizational capacity for major football events.

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