Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldo Nazário has officially declared his intention to run for the presidency of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). 
The 48-year-old, renowned for his pivotal role in Brazil's World Cup victories in 1994 and 2002, aims to succeed current CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues in the elections scheduled between March 2025 and March 2026.
In a recent interview, Ronaldo emphasized his commitment to restoring the prestige and respect of Brazil's national team, the Seleção, which he believes has diminished in recent years. He stated, "Among hundreds of things that motivate me to become a candidate for president of the CBF, I want to recover this prestige and respect that the Seleção always had and today nobody else has."
To focus on his candidacy, Ronaldo plans to divest his ownership stakes in football clubs. He is negotiating the sale of his stake in the Spanish club Real Valladolid, which he acquired in 2018. He previously sold his majority stake in the Brazilian club Cruzeiro earlier this year. Ronaldo assured that these business decisions would not impede his presidential ambitions, stating, "We're negotiating a possible sale very soon and we should close the deal. It won't be an obstacle to my ... ."
Ronaldo's illustrious playing career is marked by 98 international caps for Brazil, during which he scored 62 goals. His tenure with the national team includes participation in four FIFA World Cups and contributions to numerous international tournaments, solidifying his legacy as one of football's all-time greats.
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