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.

[1] In June 1998, he contested the FIFA presidential election against Sepp Blatter, losing by 111 votes to 80.

[2][3] As a child, he used to bike from his home to Råsunda Stadium to watch AIK matches along with his brothers.

[10][12] Johansson helped found the UEFA Champions League, replacing the European Cup.

[11] In June 1998, Johansson contested Sepp Blatter to become FIFA President; he lost by 111 votes to 80.