CBF President’s Son Caught Celebrating Vasco’s Victory

Family members of the leaders of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) were caught openly supporting Vasco during the Copa do Brasil semi-final, against Fluminense, this Sunday (14).

The situation, as determined by journalist Eduardo Reis, from the portal LeoDiasgenerated internal unease and a revolt among the French.

Among those present were Natália Xaud and Gabriel Xaud, wife and son of CBF president Samir Xaud, as well as Mariana Feijó, daughter of Gustavo Feijó, director of football of the entity.

According to reports, Natália and Mariana followed the match from the stands of the stadium with the Vasco jersey, while Gabriel had an even more visible participation after the final whistle.

The son of the CBF president took to the Maracanã pitch shortly after the penalty shootout, effusively celebrated Cruzmaltina’s finish, interacted with the players, recorded videos and posed for photos alongside the Vasco team.

People linked to Fluminense, heard by the portal LeoDiasexpressed his indignation at this episode and stressed that this attitude compromised the perception of neutrality of the entity which directs national football. The internal assessment is that public demonstrations of support, notably involving members of the direct families of CBF leaders and wearing a uniform, are not in accordance with the institutional position defended.

The affair also sparked a reaction among fans, who began to question the position of the confederation leadership and its entourage during the decisive matches. For critics, the episode reinforces the need for greater attention to image and the separation between club passion and institutional responsibilities.

The portal LeoDias reported that he had attempted to contact Natália Xaud and Mariana Feijó for comment on what had happened, but received no response before the report was published. The CBF was also contacted for official comment, but did not respond.