Overview

• The Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice declared Ednaldo Rodrigues's re-election invalid, citing a forged signature and concerns over the mental capacity of a key signer.
• Rodrigues, who was re-elected unopposed in March 2025, had appointed Carlo Ancelotti as head coach of the Brazilian national team just three days before his removal.
• Vice-President Fernando José Sarney has been appointed interim president and instructed to organize new elections swiftly to resolve the leadership vacuum.
• Rodrigues previously faced removal in December 2023 but was reinstated by the Supreme Court following external pressures, highlighting ongoing governance issues within the CBF.
• The leadership instability raises concerns about the national team's preparations under Ancelotti, especially as Brazil gears up for the 2026 World Cup.