The Brazilian Football Confederation appeals the decision to remove its president.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has filed an urgent appeal with the Supreme Court against the dismissal of its president, Ednaldo Rodrigues, issued by a Rio de Janeiro court, amid legal tensions threatening the future of Brazilian football. The dismissal was based on suspicion of "forged" signatures in an agreement that kept Rodrigues in his post, invalidating the agreement and opening the door to changes in the CBF's leadership. This turmoil comes at a highly sensitive time, following the appointment of Italian Carlo Ancelotti as coach of the five-time world champions, a year before the start of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This crisis could significantly impact the Brazilian national team's preparations and jeopardize its future participation in international competitions. Rodrigues, 71, was dismissed in December 2023 by court order, but was reinstated by a Supreme Court ruling, amid threats from FIFA of sanctions that could lead to Brazil's exclusion from the competition. Judge Gabriel de Oliveira Zefiro ordered the "removal of the current leadership of the federation" and the appointment of Vice President Fernando José Sarney to lead the upcoming elections as soon as possible. However, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) strongly rejects this move, which threatens its relationship with FIFA and CONMEBOL, which do not recognize judicial leadership. This could expose the national team to severe sanctions. Amid this legal and political conflict, the CBF faces a real threat to its stability and ability to continue in international competitions, raising concerns among samba fans and football observers about the future of the team and its dreams of the 2026 World Cup.