Former Wales captain Laura McAllister has been appointed to UEFA’s executive committee in a first for Welsh football.
Wales Online and Western Mail columnist Laura is one of two vice-presidents chosen on a four-year term. The news was confirmed by UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin earlier today at a conference in Portugal.
She will be joined by Italian Gabriele Gravina in the role.
Laura was due to stand for election, but ended up being appointed to the role unopposed.
Speaking to BBC Sport, McAllister said: "I am very grateful to everyone who has supported me on this journey so far and to the FAW for nominating me.
"Welsh football is breaking through a lot of glass ceilings currently and joining the UEFA executive committee will be a tremendous achievement for the FAW and a very proud moment for me.
"I look forward to contributing towards a bright future for football for everyone in our beautiful game."
McAllister is Wales’ first representation on the executive committee and was nominated by the FAW for the role. The 58-year-old had previously lost an election in 2021 to be UEFA’s representative for women on FIFA’s ruling council.
She won 24 caps for Wales between 1994 and 1998.
