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Ronaldo Nazário Announces Candidacy for CBF Presidency, Requires Support from Four State Federations and Clubs Ahead of March 2026 Elections

Dec 17, 2024, 06:17 AM

Ronaldo Nazário, the former Brazilian football star, has officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The announcement was made via his social media channels, where he expressed his readiness to take on the challenge and his desire to restore respect to Brazilian football. The upcoming elections for the CBF presidency are scheduled for March 2026. To secure his candidacy, Ronaldo must obtain the support of at least four state federations and four clubs from Brazil's top two leagues, Serie A and Serie B. Ronaldo, who is also the current president of Real Valladolid, indicated that he has ambitious plans for the CBF and aims to bring significant changes to Brazilian football. His candidacy has received some support from notable figures in the football community, including Romário, who endorsed the idea while also defending the current president, Ednaldo Rodrigues, whose term runs until March 2026.