The Serbian Football Federation is facing a leadership crisis after the mandates of its governing bodies expired without new officials being elected. With no candidates for president and several postponed assembly meetings, uncertainty is growing over how the organization will continue operating.
The Football Association of Serbia (FSS) has confirmed that no nominations were submitted for president or members of its Executive Committee before the application deadline.
The situation has raised concerns about the federation’s ability to make administrative decisions and maintain its regular operations.
According to Serbian media reports published on November 9, the mandates of several governing bodies and permanent commissions have expired.
The federation is now working with European and international football authorities to address the situation.
Three Postponed Meetings Leave Serbian Football Without New Leadership
The federation’s previous assembly was established on October 31, 2022, and its four-year mandate has now ended.
However, the newly selected assembly has not yet begun operating.
Three previously scheduled meetings were canceled, including sessions planned for July, September and October.
The repeated postponements have prevented the federation from completing its leadership transition.
A new assembly meeting is scheduled for November 14, although uncertainty remains over whether it can resolve the situation.
The federation’s former president, Dragan Dzajic, has also reached the end of his mandate.
According to Sport Klub, Dzajic will not participate in the new assembly and is not involved in the ongoing consultations about the federation’s future leadership.
On November 2, the FSS officially confirmed that no candidates had applied for the presidency or Executive Committee positions.
The absence of candidates has complicated the election process and left the federation searching for a way forward.
UEFA and FIFA Consulted as November 14 Meeting Approaches
The Serbian Football Federation has confirmed that its administrative services are communicating with UEFA and FIFA.
The discussions are intended to ensure that the organization continues operating under applicable football regulations until a new election process can take place.
One possible solution discussed in Serbian media is the appointment of temporary leadership.
However, UEFA has not announced that it will impose an interim administration.
Reports suggest that European football officials are monitoring the situation while allowing Serbian football authorities an opportunity to resolve the leadership dispute internally.
The uncertainty comes ahead of an important year for Serbian football.
Serbia is scheduled to co-host the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Albania.
The tournament will require coordination between football authorities, local organizers and international governing bodies.
A prolonged leadership crisis could complicate preparations and administrative planning.
For now, attention is focused on the November 14 assembly meeting.
The federation must establish a functioning leadership structure while ensuring that its national teams, domestic competitions and international obligations continue without disruption.
The outcome will help determine the next steps for Serbian football’s governing body.
