UEFA president Platini to seek re-election

UEFA president Platini to seek re-election

Published Mar. 25, 2010 12:18 p.m. ET

UEFA president Michel Platini has announced he will seek re-election next year.

Thursday's announcement was made during a UEFA meeting in Tel Aviv.

Platini, who took office in May 2007, says he's pleased with his performance as president. He says UEFA has accomplished "quite a lot" during his term and he believes he can do more.

A vote by UEFA's 53 members is scheduled to take place next year in Paris.

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