Ousted Brazil FA president Rodrigues drops appeal ahead of election
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The ousted president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues officially withdrew his appeal on Monday to remain in office following his removal by a Rio de Janeiro court last week. In a statement submitted to Brazil's Federal Supreme Court by Rodrigues' legal team, the former president said his decision aims to "restore peace to Brazilian football and serenity to the official's family life." A new election had already been scheduled for next Sunday by the CBF's interim
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