Holy contradiction, in a country polarized for ten years there was a rare unanimity this week: the new president of the CBF. His competence is not unquestionable, but all clubs voted for Ednaldo Rodrigues to be the first black president of the entity, representative until 2026.
Just two exceptions. Ponte Preta sent a representative who presented himself with the xerox of a power of attorney, vetoed by the rules. Couldn’t vote. And the Federation of Alagoas, of the vice president, Gustavo Feijó, who tried in court to annul the election.
Apart from that, all the presidents chose Ednaldo Rodrigues, elected with a commitment to support the formation of the League.
It is curious that the consensus to elect Ednaldo is inversely proportional to the agreement on the terms of the formation of the new League. Whether by discussing TV rights, or by choosing which company will format the model and bring in an investor.
Most of the big clubs are close to Codajás Sports Kapital, represented by Flávio Zveiter. The meeting with the president of the Spanish League, Javier Tebas, could give strength to the project brokered by XP and Alvarez & Marsal.
But the controversy over Cruzeiro’s contract with Ronaldo can cause scratches. “If someone has a hidden agenda, they can”, says one of those involved in the dispute.
XP executive Pedro Mesquita is one of Tebas’ intermediaries. He runs the risk of being accused of being hired by Cruzeiro and defending the clauses favorable to Ronaldo. An element of the political game.
The League and Ednaldo are dubious pieces in the process that will define whether Brazil will remain in the elite of world football or if it will have a future equal to that of its basketball, two-time world champion.
Who loves basketball watches the NBA.
Those who love football love the Champions League, but even Javier Tebas understands that the new Brazilian has the potential to be the fifth most important championship on the planet, from the start.
With investment, marketing and professionalism, Brazil can have the most relevant tournament in the Americas. More than Major League Soccer and Libertadores.
Ednaldo Rodrigues does not need to participate in this process. Just don’t get in the way. If it goes well, it can also play a role of articulation, showing clubs that fights over coins hinder the former country of football in the task of raising billions.
Ednaldo is unlikely to demonstrate this ability. It is also doubtful that club presidents have such unison positions to format the league, as they showed in unanimity to elect Ednaldo.
The next four years will be decisive and it is essential that the most expressive managers work for the recovery of this former country of football.
After the battle for the power of the CBF, it is time to define the team’s schedule for the Cup, support the players who were shocked by the relationship with the former president, Rogério Caboclo, during the Copa America dispute, discuss awards, assemble the entire structure to try to be world champion again.
At the same time, promote the League. Help to articulate the clubs, choose the executive that makes the process professional, and not a club member, create the tools for Brazil to have its championship with international visibility.
As Javier Tebas said, in his lecture to Brazilian leaders, giving unity to clubs is always difficult. But he managed to improve Barcelona-Real Madrid relations.
If Tebas believes in the Brazilian League, Brazil needs to believe in it. The new president of the CBF has a duty to make a new football in Brazil possible.
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