Enrique Riquelme names Raúl González as potential sporting director
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Enrique Riquelme, a candidate for Real Madrid's presidential election, announced that Raúl González will become the club's sporting director if he wins. Riquelme emphasized the need to restore the club's identity, referring to Raúl as someone who knows Real Madrid best. He mentioned previous discussions with a potential coach about the role's demands and hinted at involving more club legends in the project. The elections are scheduled for this Sunday.
- •Riquelme highlighted the urgency of restoring Madridismo.
- •Raúl González is viewed as the ideal candidate for sporting director.
- •Riquelme has consulted with potential coaching candidates.
- •The presidential elections are set for June 8.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘The right person to lead a sports project’ – Enrique Riquelme announces Real Madrid legend as his sporting director
- 6:21 AMYahoo Sports — Enrique Riquelme confirms Raúl González as his sporting director
- 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — 👀 Riquelme’s bombshell: Raúl González will be his sporting director
"Real Madrid legend Raúl González will be the club’s sporting director if Enrique Riquelme wins the upcoming elections, said the candidate during an interview with Cadena SER. He is the right individual to lead a sports project such as the one approaching at Real Madrid. That would be Mr. Raúl González Blanco. If I become […]
"The Real Madrid election landscape has been decisively shaken up.Enrique Riquelme, a candidate for the presidency of the club, has revealed his big calling card for this Sunday’s elections: Raúl Go...
"Enrique Riquelme’s idea for getting to Real Madrid’s presidency is simple: expose the flaws of Florentino Perez’s time at the club to earn support, then make a case with big-name signings.At a t...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 7:00 AM‘The right person to lead a sports project’ – Enrique Riquelme announces Real Madrid legend as his sporting director
Enrique Riquelme’s idea for getting to Real Madrid’s presidency is simple: expose the flaws of Florentino Perez’s time at the club to earn support, then make a case with big-name signings.At a t...
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:21 AMEnrique Riquelme confirms Raúl González as his sporting director
Real Madrid legend Raúl González will be the club’s sporting director if Enrique Riquelme wins the upcoming elections, said the candidate during an interview with Cadena SER. He is the right individual to lead a sports project such as the one approaching at Real Madrid. That would be Mr. Raúl González Blanco. If I become […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 5:18 AM👀 Riquelme’s bombshell: Raúl González will be his sporting director
The Real Madrid election landscape has been decisively shaken up.Enrique Riquelme, a candidate for the presidency of the club, has revealed his big calling card for this Sunday’s elections: Raúl Go...
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