Fernando Sarney
Brazilian football administrator; member of the FIFA Council
About Fernando Sarney
Born 1955. Fernando Sarney is a Brazilian politician, sports executive, member, association football coach and fIFA Council.
Fernando José Macieira Ferreira Araújo da Costa Sarney (born 7 January 1956) is a Brazilian football administrator and a member of the FIFA Council.
Personal life and career He is a son of the former President of Brazil José Sarney.
In 2009, Sarney won a court injunction, preventing the newspaper O Estado de São Paulo from publishing "his indictment on corruption charges". The newspaper published an article linking Sarney to a political scandal, Senate Secret Acts.
Sarney has been a FIFA Council member since 2015.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Family & relationships
People in Fernando Sarney's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Fernando Sarney's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Fernando Sarney?
Brazilian football administrator; member of the FIFA Council
When was Fernando Sarney born?
Fernando Sarney was born on 24 March 1955 in São Luís.
What is Fernando Sarney's occupation?
Fernando Sarney is a politician, sports executive, member, association football coach and fIFA Council.
What nationality is Fernando Sarney?
Fernando Sarney is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernando Sarney. https://biography.guide/fernando-sarney/
MLA: "Fernando Sarney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fernando-sarney/.
Chicago: "Fernando Sarney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fernando-sarney/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:57 UTC