Ceferin impressed by Portuguese football, PSG players catch his eye

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·9 octobre 2025

Ceferin impressed by Portuguese football, PSG players catch his eye

Aleksander Ceferin, president of UEFA, shared his thoughts with the Portuguese newspaper Record. It was an opportunity to express his high regard for football in this country, with three Paris Saint-Germain players mentioned in his praises: Nuno Mendes (23-year-old left-back), João Neves (21-year-old midfielder), and Vitinha (25-year-old midfielder).

Ceferin "He might be the best player at the moment."

"Nuno Mendes is fantastic. He might be the best player at the moment, but his position is not as appreciated as those who score. João Neves, Vitinha... my favorite defender, Rúben Dias. But I didn't want to mention names, I'm still forgetting someone. It's impressive what you are doing (in Portugal). It's not just talent, it's not just hard work... others do that too. There's something else. I hope to discover it before leaving the UEFA presidency."

It's appreciated to see Parisians being highlighted among examples of great players. It's a beautiful sign of the squad's level and the respect there is for this group today. These three players have shone with PSG and Portugal, and they truly deserve the praise. We especially hope to see them continue, managing this new stage in their career well as European champions praised by everyone. They should not relax. There are no signs of that at the moment, and Parisian coach Luis Enrique is not opening the door.

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Enough to be optimistic for the future, both in Paris and Portugal. This country indeed has had a great national team for several years, and the future looks bright. We understand Ceferin's desire to uncover the secret, between talent, hard work, and determination. It's certainly admirable to see such consistency for a national team.

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