Former Brazil FA President Ednaldo Rodrigues Withdraws Appeal to Foster Peace in Football
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Ednaldo Rodrigues, the ousted president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), has withdrawn his appeal to remain in office, aiming to restore peace in Brazilian football. His decision comes ahead of a scheduled election next Sunday, where he will not participate nor endorse any candidate. The move follows a court ruling that invalidated an agreement allowing Rodrigues to stay in office until 2030, citing forgery and concerns over the mental capacity of the former CBF president whose signature was allegedly used.
Key Points
Ednaldo Rodrigues withdrew his appeal to remain as CBF president, aiming to bring peace to Brazilian football.
A new election for the CBF presidency is scheduled for the upcoming Sunday.
Rodrigues will not run for any position nor support any candidate in the election.
The decision follows a court ruling that invalidated an agreement allowing Rodrigues to remain in office until 2030.
The court found the agreement invalid due to alleged forgery and concerns over the mental capacity of former CBF president Antonio Carlos Nunes.
Only one candidate, Samir Xaud from the Roraima Football Federation, has successfully registered for the election.
