Zvonimir Boban, a Milan and Croatia star, has adopted a tough position against European football’s governing body following his retirement as Chief of Football earlier this year, stating that some UEFA representatives ‘believe they are bigger than the g

Boban was selected as

UEFA’s first Chief of Football in 2021, but resigned in January over suggestions to modify the organization’s laws, which might have resulted in President Aleksandar Cerefin serving for more than a third term.

In an interview published on Thursday morning by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Boban acknowledged

that he quit his UEFA position because of his moral values,

Boban’s time away from the game in 2024 has allowed him to spend quality time with his family and loved ones.

“I’ve cherished my usual existence. Boban told La Gazzetta dello Sport, “Enjoying my hobbies: books, cards, and chess. Of course, between games, I watch every league with the same enthusiasm as before.”

Boban blasts UEFA: ‘Think they’re larger than the game.’

Boban discussed his time with UEFA and why he felt compelled to resign back in January.

“I’ve made numerous concessions in my life, and I’m ashamed of some of them. However, due to the pure politics of those who defame the world of football in order to protect their own interests, it was impossible to proceed.

“And trust me, despite the prestige of my position, deciding to leave due to my views was a difficult decision.

“Unfortunately, we have witnessed for years that technocracy reigns supreme in the football system, depriving it of the principles it should represent and protect. These individuals believe they are more important than the game, the players, the coaches, and the fans.

“Despite fighting for

Boban described his tenure at UEFA and why he felt compelled to resign in January.

“Throughout my life, I’ve made several concessions, some of which I’m embarrassed of. However, due to the pure politics of those who trash the world of football to preserve their own interests, it was difficult to proceed.

“And believe me, despite the grandeur of my position, deciding to quit based on my beliefs was a difficult decision.

“Unfortunately, we have seen for years that technocracy reigns supreme in the football system, robbing it of the values it should represent and safeguard. These people think they are more important than the game, the players, the coaches, and the fans.

“Despite fighting for