Ronaldo to Run for President of Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF)

• Former Brazil striker Ronaldo announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in 2026.
• Ronaldo, a two-time World Cup winner (1994, 2002), aims to restore the prestige and respect once held by Brazil’s national team, the Selecao.
• The 48-year-old also plans to sell his stake in Spanish club Real Valladolid, which he states will not interfere with his candidacy.

Ronaldo, the legendary former Brazil striker and World Cup champion, has revealed that he will run for president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in the 2026 elections. The 48-year-old, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994 and 2002, expressed his desire to restore the Selecao’s prestigious status, which he believes has diminished in recent times.

In addition to his candidacy, Ronaldo confirmed he is in negotiations to sell his stake in Spanish club Real Valladolid, ensuring it will not affect his bid for CBF president. Earlier this year, he also sold his 90% stake in Brazilian club Cruzeiro.