The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) was removed from office this Thursday by the Rio de Janeiro court, which appointed a judge to replace Ednaldo Rodriguez until elections take place within a month.
However, the president of the Rio de Janeiro Sports Justice Court, José Perdis, will temporarily take over the leadership of the CBF until Ednaldo is finally replaced.
The court did not recognize the validity of changes to electoral rules made shortly before the 2022 elections, and also rejected the validity of an agreement between Ednaldo Rodriguez and the Rio de Janeiro Public Ministry that allowed him to be the only candidate for a four-term term. term Term, years, until 2026.
CBF management will meet to evaluate the court’s decision, which may be appealed.
The CBF’s presidency is in perpetual crisis as three of its members have been prosecuted for corruption scandals over the past five years and a fourth was removed from office in 2021 over allegations of sexual harassment by an employee of the organization.
This crisis in Brazilian football comes at a time when the Canarinha are also in a difficult situation in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, sitting sixth in the South American standings after four attempts without a win.