Montagliani gets third term unopposed

CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has been re-elected unopposed at the confederation’s Ordinary Congress here Saturday

The Canadian, also a vice president of football’s world governing body, FIFA, will now serve his third successive term, a four-year period that will run until 2027

Montagliani was first elected in 2016 when he defeated Bermudian Larry Mussenden at the Congress held in Mexico City and was reelected unopposed three years later

“I have said many times before that leadership is about service, not power,” Montagliani said

“And my commitment to continue serving and supporting all of our Member Associations is unbreakable In Concacaf our unique characteristics are our grit, our passion, and our perseverance to achieve our long-term goals

“These characteristics, combined with our unity, are the ‘secret sauce’ of Concacaf and I truly believe that world football could do with more of Concacaf ”

He continued: “In delivering our ongoing mission to develop football in our wonderful region, we will continue to be authentic in our dialogue, in our interactions, and in our football This is a global game that connects us all and belongs to us all

“To quote one of my early football coaches, ‘simplicity is genius’ With that in mind I conclude by simply thanking you all from the bottom of my heart ”

Montagliani assumed leadership of the confederation in the

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