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Enrique Riquelme criticizes Florentino Pérez's plans for Real Madrid ownership

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:48 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Enrique Riquelme criticizes Florentino Pérez's plans for Real Madrid ownership
Summary

On May 29, 2026, presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme escalated his campaign against Florentino Pérez's vision for Real Madrid. Riquelme accused Pérez of potentially opening the club to outside ownership, claiming it poses a significant threat to the club's legacy. He emphasized that the upcoming elections are essentially a referendum on whether Real Madrid will remain in the hands of its members. Riquelme pledged to never sell any part of the club to third parties and invited Pérez to formalize this commitment with him. The election, according to Riquelme, will determine the future ownership structure of Real Madrid.

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  • •Enrique Riquelme challenges Florentino Pérez's ownership plans.
  • •Riquelme considers elections a referendum on Real Madrid's ownership.
  • •He vows never to sell any part of the club to third parties.
  • •Riquelme urges maximum member participation in the upcoming elections.
  • •Pérez's comments raised concerns over potential outside investment.
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  • 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Enrique Riquelme Escalates Campaign With Direct Warning Over Real Madrid Ownership
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Presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme accused Florentino Pérez of preparing to open the door to outside ownership

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