Florentino Perez criticizes Enrique Riquelme ahead of Real Madrid election
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Florentino Perez and Enrique Riquelme are campaigning for the Real Madrid presidential election. With less than 24 hours to go, Perez has criticized Riquelme's campaign, labeling it an embarrassment. Riquelme's claims regarding potential signings like Jurgen Klopp and Erling Haaland have drawn ire from Perez, who mentioned the resulting shame to the club. Perez has positioned himself to attract votes with promises including a significant new signing worth €150 million.
- •Real Madrid presidential election is imminent.
- •Perez accuses Riquelme of running an embarrassing campaign.
- •Riquelme falsely floated the name of Klopp as a target.
- •Claims of signing Haaland caused embarrassment to the club.
- •Perez promises a €150 million signing in his campaign.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Enrique Riquelme: “Real Madrid are in a very serious financial crisis”
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Real Madrid are in a serious financial crisis’: Enrique Riquelme issues big warning ahead of election
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Causes a lot of shame’: Florentino Perez tears into Enrique Riquelme ahead of Real Madrid election
"In an attempt to achieve the uphill task of beating Florentino Perez in tomorrow’s Real Madrid presidential election, Enrique Riquelme is relying on media attention and public stunts.His wayward cla...
"Ahead of Sunday’s Real Madrid presidential election, Enrique Riquelme has spoken at his closing candidacy ceremony. The 37-year-old, who is hoping to end Florentino Perez’s 17-year reign to an end...
"Real Madrid’s presidential election is almost here, and as part of the campaign, both candidates – Florentino Perez and Enrique Riquelme – have offered many promises.While Perez has sensationall...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 2:45 PMEnrique Riquelme: “Real Madrid are in a very serious financial crisis”
Ahead of Sunday’s Real Madrid presidential election, Enrique Riquelme has spoken at his closing candidacy ceremony. The 37-year-old, who is hoping to end Florentino Perez’s 17-year reign to an end...
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:30 PM‘Real Madrid are in a serious financial crisis’: Enrique Riquelme issues big warning ahead of election
In an attempt to achieve the uphill task of beating Florentino Perez in tomorrow’s Real Madrid presidential election, Enrique Riquelme is relying on media attention and public stunts.His wayward cla...
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 12:40 PM‘Causes a lot of shame’: Florentino Perez tears into Enrique Riquelme ahead of Real Madrid election
Real Madrid’s presidential election is almost here, and as part of the campaign, both candidates – Florentino Perez and Enrique Riquelme – have offered many promises.While Perez has sensationall...
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