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Carlo Ancelotti supports Florentino Perez ahead of Real Madrid elections

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Carlo Ancelotti supports Florentino Perez ahead of Real Madrid elections

Summary

Florentino Perez prepares for the upcoming Real Madrid presidential elections, the first since 2006. With strong backing from club legends including Karim Benzema and Luka Modric, Perez faces a challenge from Enrique Riquelme, who proposes a project involving Raul Gonzalez. Ancelotti, who previously managed Real Madrid, publicly backed Perez on social media with a photo highlighting their successful collaboration. As the elections approach, both candidates are actively engaging with club members.

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Status Watch

•Real Madrid socios will vote for the next president this week.
•Enrique Riquelme is challenging Florentino Perez for the position.
•Carlo Ancelotti expressed support for Perez on social media.
•Riquelme's project includes Raul Gonzalez as sporting director.
•Club legends have publicly endorsed Perez ahead of the election.

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3:10 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Lot of history to make’: Former Real Madrid manager supports Perez ahead of presidential elections

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Under a week remains before the Real Madrid socios turn up to vote for the club’s next president in what will be the first election for the post since 2006.Florentino Perez, who has been unchallenge...
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