Lennart Johansson: Biography, Facts and Career
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Nils Lennart Johansson (5 November 1929 – 4 June 2019) was a Swedish sports official who served as the fifth and, to date, longest-serving president of UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations. He served in the position from his election at the UEFA Congress in 1990 until 2007. In June 1998, he contested the FIFA presidential election against Sepp Blatter, losing by 111 votes to 80.
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- Full name: Lennart Johansson
- Born: 1929-11-05
- Nationality: Sweden
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q158133
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Who is Lennart Johansson?
Nils Lennart Johansson (5 November 1929 – 4 June 2019) was a Swedish sports official who served as the fifth and, to date, longest-serving president of UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations.
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Lennart Johansson is Sweden.
When was Lennart Johansson born?
Lennart Johansson was born on 1929-11-05.
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