Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo has confirmed that he desires to develop into the president of Brazil’s soccer governing physique, the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF), to deal with the “deep disaster” within the nation’s soccer.
In an interview with Globoesporte on Monday, Ronaldo defined that his foremost motivation is to revive worldwide respect for Brazilian soccer. “I’ve tons of of motivations, however the greatest one is to revive worldwide respect to Brazilian soccer,” he mentioned.
Ronaldo, referred to as “O Fenômeno,” mentioned he desires to convey vital change to the CBF and assist the nationwide group regain its former glory as five-time world champions. “The Selecao has to recuperate its status,” Ronaldo acknowledged. “I’ll do all the things in order that the gamers perceive the historic significance of taking part in for the nationwide group.”
Ronaldo, who scored twice in Brazil’s 2002 World Cup remaining victory over Germany and gained the Ballon d’Or twice, believes Brazil’s nationwide group can return to its previous success. To run for president of the CBF, he wants help from regional golf equipment and federations throughout Brazil. He promised to journey across the nation to share his “unbelievable plans” for bettering soccer.
The subsequent CBF election is predicted to happen between March 2025 and March 2026, although the precise date has not been set.
Ronaldo criticized the present CBF management beneath Ednaldo Rodrigues, who has been criticized for hiring momentary coaches for the nationwide group after Tite’s departure in 2022, whereas ready for the arrival of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti. Nonetheless, Ronaldo emphasised that the issue goes past simply Rodrigues, saying, “The issue is way deeper.” He added, “My purpose is to convey the folks nearer to the Selecao. At this time, the persons are detached when the Selecao performs.”
At the moment, Brazil’s nationwide group is coached by Dorival Junior and is fifth within the South American qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup, trailing seven factors behind leaders Argentina.
Ronaldo additionally brings management expertise to the desk. In 2018, he took management of Spanish membership Actual Valladolid and later purchased Brazilian membership Cruzeiro, the place he started his profession. He bought his stake in Cruzeiro in April this yr. Ronaldo talked about he’s in talks to promote his stake in Valladolid quickly to keep away from any conflicts together with his CBF candidacy.
Along with his wealth of expertise and keenness for Brazilian soccer, Ronaldo is set to steer the nation’s soccer federation and produce again its former success.
