From World Cup winner to football administrator — Ronaldo Nazario’s next ambition is running Brazilian football itself, and he’s already laying the groundwork.
The two-time World Cup champion is preparing a presidential campaign for the Brazilian Football Federation in 2025, positioning himself to take over once current president Ednaldo Rodrigues’ term concludes in March.
Part of his pitch reportedly involves luring Pep Guardiola into the Brazil national team setup as head coach, timing that would coincide with Guardiola’s Manchester City contract expiring in June 2025, Softfootball can confirm.
Ronaldo already owns Spanish club Real Valladolid, signaling a broader appetite for influence in the sport that extends well beyond his own playing career.
His legacy on the pitch remains one of the most decorated in football history — two World Cups in 1994 and 2002, a nine-goal Golden Boot at the latter tournament, and FIFA World Player of the Year honors that could carry real weight with voters ahead of the election.
