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Ronaldo Ends Bid for Brazilian Football Confederation Presidency

The former World Cup champion withdrew after failing to secure support from key regional federations backing incumbent Ednaldo Rodrigues.

Soccer Football - Interview with Ronaldo Nazario - Madrid, Spain - October 14, 2022 Former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Brazil striker Ronaldo Nazario before a interview on the eve of the world premier of his documentary 'The Phenomenon' REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/ File Photo
Soccer Football - Interview with Ronaldo Nazario - Madrid, Spain - October 14, 2022  Former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Brazil striker Ronaldo Nazario during a interview on the eve of the world premier of his documentary 'The Phenomenon' REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/ File Photo
Ronaldo won the World Cup twice with Brazil, as a teenager in 1994 and again in 2002

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.