The source, who requested anonymity, explained, “The laws are clear and explicit. In no case does external forces allow interference in the field of jurisdiction of the federations concerned.”
Brazilian Federation President Rodriguez was removed from his position on the seventh of this month following the court decision that invalidated an agreement that allowed his election.
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 the injury of its star Neymar and his suffering three consecutive defeats in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
This court invalidated an agreement between the Brazilian Federation and the Rio Public Prosecutor’s Office, dating back to March 2022, which subsequently allowed Rodriguez to be elected as head of the Federation until 2026.
FIFA and CONMEBOL decided to send a mission to Rio de Janeiro, which will begin work on January 8, to try to find a solution to the crisis.
According to Brazilian media, the Brazilian Federation received a letter signed by a member of the International Federation, Kenny Jean-Marie, and another from the South American Confederation, Monserrat Jiménez Granda, dated December 24, in which these two authorities “strongly insist” that before January 8 “no action shall be taken.” “Any decision regarding the Brazilian Confederation, especially the elections.”
Otherwise, FIFA will have “no choice but to ask its competent body to deal with the file,” which could “lead to suspension of membership.”
The letter stated that such a suspension of the Brazilian Federation would mean the exclusion of Brazilian teams, national teams and clubs from all international competitions.
Brazil is currently competing in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, and will play this summer in the Copa America competition next June and July.
2023-12-25 22:30:13
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