Overview

• Ronaldo announced his withdrawal from the race for the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) presidency, citing a lack of support from regional federations.
• The 48-year-old football legend had sought to address what he described as a 'deep crisis' within Brazilian football but faced resistance from 23 of the 27 state federations.
• Ronaldo's inability to present his proposals stemmed from federations' expressed satisfaction with the current leadership and their support for Rodrigues' re-election in 2026.
• Ednaldo Rodrigues, the current CBF president, has faced criticism for controversial decisions, including failed attempts to secure Carlo Ancelotti as Brazil's national team coach.
• Rodrigues, who first assumed the presidency in 2021, is expected to run unopposed in the upcoming election, with most state federations firmly in his camp.