Ednaldo Rodrigues was elected to go the Brazilian soccer affiliation (CBF) for a second time period on Monday days after his essential rival, soccer nice, Ronaldo, introduced he would stop the race as a result of lack of assist from native federations.
Rodrigues used a loophole within the CBF statutes to convey the election ahead a yr from the scheduled date of March 2026, taking advertvantage of Ronaldo’s deserted management bid.
With all 67 representatives voting for him, it’s the first time a CBF president has been elected unanimously.
“As we speak we have a good time the unparalleled unity that exists inside Brazilian soccer at present,” Rodrigues advised the CBF meeting on Monday.
“Our work is to wash the picture of Brazilian soccer and I’m proud that we’re on the fitting path. As we speak we’re giving an instance that issues will be finished with dialogue and cohesion and we’ve a terrific probability to indicate the world our power as a number nation of 2027 Ladies’s World Cup.”
The ballot reaffirmed Rodrigues’ energy as he earned all 141 votes accessible.
The electoral faculty is made up of the 27 regional federations, allotted three votes every, whereas the 20 top-flight Serie A golf equipment are given two votes every and the 20 second-tier Serie B sides, one vote every.
The system was closely criticised by Ronaldo.
“It’s no coincidence that there has by no means been a CBF election with multiple candidate,” Ronaldo advised Brazilian podcast Charla on the weekend.
“My life is soccer, I felt an obligation to attempt to enhance Brazilian soccer with what I needed to provide. I knew it was tough, however I didn’t realise it was inconceivable. The system doesn’t actually let anybody in.”
Rodrigues’ new mandate will solely take impact from April 2026. —Reuters
