The deference of the Michel Platini era is proving hard to shake off for the officials running European football. As a relative novice to football administration, having led the Slovenian federation since only 2011, Ceferin won't be treated in awe like Platini. Ceferin's landslide UEFA election win last month was the latest twist in world football, where the established hierarchies were shaken by criminal investigations and ethics cases. Ceferin was "surprised" FIFA decided to abolish its anti-racism task force last month, and has concerns that Europe is becoming "simply too dangerous." "When you are there for 15-20 years you become sleepy, and think about your limousines and your suites," Ceferin said.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 21, 2016 16:07 UTC