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Reuters
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Xaud elected president of Brazil's CBF after predecessor removed by court
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 25 (Reuters) - Samir Xaud was elected as head of Brazil's football confederation (CBF) on Sunday, after Ednaldo Rodrigues was removed from the position by a Rio de Janeiro court. The election took place a day before the new Brazilian national team coach, Italian Carlo Ancelotti, was due to be presented. "We have started a new phase at the CBF. Our administration will be marked by the renewal of ideas and the full development of sport," Xaud, a medical doctor, said in his inaugural speech. Xaud, the only candidate and president-elect of the Roraima state football federation, received 101 of the 143 possible votes and was elected with the strong support of the state federations. Earlier this week, Rodrigues dropped an appeal against his removal from the position which came after a court ruling nullified an agreement which had enabled him to secure re-election until 2030. The court case concerned the alleged forgery of former CBF president Antonio Carlos Nunes de Lima's signature on the agreement.
Arab News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Ousted Brazil FA president Rodrigues drops appeal ahead of election
RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA: The ousted president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues officially withdrew his appeal on Monday to remain in office following his removal by a Rio de Janeiro court last week. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport In a statement submitted to Brazil's Federal Supreme Court by Rodrigues' legal team, the former president said his decision aims to 'restore peace to Brazilian football and serenity to the official's family life.' A new election had already been scheduled for next Sunday by the CBF's interim president, Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF's vice presidents who requested Rodrigues' removal. Rodrigues confirmed through his lawyer that he will neither run for any position nor support any candidate in the upcoming vote. 'In relation to the new elections called by the intervener, he declares that he is not running for any office or supporting any candidate,' says the document signed by Rodrigues' lawyer Gamil Foppel. According to the document, Ednaldo 'wishes success and good luck to those who will take over Brazilian football.' The document also lists a number of Ednaldo's 'achievements' at the head of the CBF, including the hiring of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to announce his first Brazil squad next week for their next World Cup qualifiers. The CBF declined to comment. Only one candidate successfully registered for Sunday's election — Samir Xaud, president-elect of the Roraima Football Federation, a state with limited influence in Brazilian top-tier football. To register as a candidate, the interested party must have the support of at least eight state federations and five clubs. The move follows a court ruling that nullified an agreement which had enabled Rodrigues to secure re-election until 2030. The agreement was deemed invalid by the Rio de Janeiro court due to the alleged forgery of former CBF president Antonio Carlos Nunes' signature and concerns over his mental capacity.
The Star
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Soccer-Ousted Brazil FA president Rodrigues drops appeal ahead of election
FILE PHOTO: Ednaldo Rodrigues talks to media, after coach Dorival Jr, has been sacked, at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Tita Barros (Reuters) -The ousted president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues officially withdrew his appeal on Monday to remain in office following his removal by a Rio de Janeiro court last week. In a statement submitted to Brazil's Federal Supreme Court by Rodrigues' legal team, the former president said his decision aims to "restore peace to Brazilian football and serenity to the official's family life." A new election had already been scheduled for next Sunday by the CBF's interim president, Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF's vice-presidents who requested Rodrigues' removal. Rodrigues confirmed through his lawyer that he will neither run for any position nor support any candidate in the upcoming vote. "In relation to the new elections called by the intervener, he declares that he is not running for any office or supporting any candidate," says the document signed by Rodrigues' lawyer Gamil Foppel. According to the document, Ednaldo "wishes success and good luck to those who will take over Brazilian football". The document also lists a number of Ednaldo's "achievements" at the head of the CBF, including the hiring of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to announce his first Brazil squad next week for their next World Cup qualifiers. The CBF declined to comment. Only one candidate successfully registered for Sunday's election - Samir Xaud, president-elect of the Roraima Football Federation, a state with limited influence in Brazilian top-tier football. To register as a candidate, the interested party must have the support of at least eight state federations and five clubs. The move follows a court ruling that nullified an agreement which had enabled Rodrigues to secure re-election until 2030. The agreement was deemed invalid by the Rio de Janeiro court due to the alleged forgery of former CBF president Antonio Carlos Nunes' signature and concerns over his mental capacity. (Reporting by Rodrigo Viga Gaier in Rio de Janeiro and Ricardo Brito in Brasília, writing by Janina Nuno Rios; Editing by Alexandre Caverni and Ken Ferris)
Reuters
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Ousted Brazil FA president Rodrigues drops appeal ahead of election
May 19 (Reuters) - The ousted president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues officially withdrew his appeal on Monday to remain in office following his removal by a Rio de Janeiro court last week. In a statement submitted to Brazil's Federal Supreme Court by Rodrigues' legal team, the former president said his decision aims to "restore peace to Brazilian football and serenity to the official's family life." A new election had already been scheduled for next Sunday by the CBF's interim president, Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF's vice-presidents who requested Rodrigues' removal. Rodrigues confirmed through his lawyer that he will neither run for any position nor support any candidate in the upcoming vote. "In relation to the new elections called by the intervener, he declares that he is not running for any office or supporting any candidate," says the document signed by Rodrigues' lawyer Gamil Foppel. According to the document, Ednaldo "wishes success and good luck to those who will take over Brazilian football". The document also lists a number of Ednaldo's "achievements" at the head of the CBF, including the hiring of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to announce his first Brazil squad next week for their next World Cup qualifiers. The CBF declined to comment. Only one candidate successfully registered for Sunday's election - Samir Xaud, president-elect of the Roraima Football Federation, a state with limited influence in Brazilian top-tier football. To register as a candidate, the interested party must have the support of at least eight state federations and five clubs. The move follows a court ruling that nullified an agreement which had enabled Rodrigues to secure re-election until 2030. The agreement was deemed invalid by the Rio de Janeiro court due to the alleged forgery of former CBF president Antonio Carlos Nunes' signature and concerns over his mental capacity.
Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Ousted Brazil FA president Rodrigues drops appeal ahead of election
FILE PHOTO: Ednaldo Rodrigues talks to media, after coach Dorival Jr, has been sacked, at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Tita Barros The ousted president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues officially withdrew his appeal on Monday to remain in office following his removal by a Rio de Janeiro court last week. In a statement submitted to Brazil's Federal Supreme Court by Rodrigues' legal team, the former president said his decision aims to "restore peace to Brazilian football and serenity to the official's family life." A new election had already been scheduled for next Sunday by the CBF's interim president, Fernando Sarney, one of the CBF's vice-presidents who requested Rodrigues' removal. Rodrigues confirmed through his lawyer that he will neither run for any position nor support any candidate in the upcoming vote. "In relation to the new elections called by the intervener, he declares that he is not running for any office or supporting any candidate," says the document signed by Rodrigues' lawyer Gamil Foppel. According to the document, Ednaldo "wishes success and good luck to those who will take over Brazilian football". The document also lists a number of Ednaldo's "achievements" at the head of the CBF, including the hiring of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to announce his first Brazil squad next week for their next World Cup qualifiers. The CBF declined to comment. Only one candidate successfully registered for Sunday's election - Samir Xaud, president-elect of the Roraima Football Federation, a state with limited influence in Brazilian top-tier football. To register as a candidate, the interested party must have the support of at least eight state federations and five clubs. The move follows a court ruling that nullified an agreement which had enabled Rodrigues to secure re-election until 2030. The agreement was deemed invalid by the Rio de Janeiro court due to the alleged forgery of former CBF president Antonio Carlos Nunes' signature and concerns over his mental capacity. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
