A source in the French National Federation of American
Football (CONMEBOL) said Monday that FIFA will not tolerate any influence in
the internal affairs of the Brazilian authorities and the Brazilian authorities
hesitate in Brazil if Ednaldo Rodriguez is not returned to the presidency of
the federation.
The source, who requested anonymity, explained, “The laws
are clear and clear. External interference in the field of specialization of
the General Union is not strictly permitted under any circumstances.”
The President of the Brazilian Federal Union, Rodriguez, was
dismissed from Mexico on the 7th of this month, following the authority’s
decision, invalidating the event, and may be elected.
Rodriguez's dismissal is considered an additional blow to
Brazilian football and the "Seleção" team, which is going through a
difficult period in terms of results, with its star player Neymar missing and
suffering three consecutive defeats in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
This mandate was invalidated between the Brazilian
Confederation and the General Agent in Rio and dates back to March 2022, which
subsequently caused Rodriguez to be elected as head of the Confederation until
2026.
FIFA and CONMEBOL decided to send a mission to Rio de
Janeiro, which will begin work on January 8, to find a solution to the
crisis.
According to the Brazilian media, the Brazilian Federation
obtained a letter signed by a global member, Kenny Jean-Marie, and another from
the southern federation, the Monserrat Jiménez Grand Federation, dated 24
December, in which these two powers “jointly insist” before January 8 “that it
shall not be implemented”, i.e. "Includes the Brazilian Confederation,
especially the elections."
Otherwise, FIFA will have “no choice but to ask its judicial
body to deal with the file,” which could “lead to suspension of membership.”
The letter stated that such a Brazilian holiday would mean
excluding Brazilian teams, national teams, and clubs from all
international competitions.
Brazil currently qualifies for the 2026 World Cup, and this
summer it will compete in the Copa America tournament next June and July.
