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Florentino Pérez defends Real Madrid presidency ahead of elections

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:03 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Florentino Pérez defends Real Madrid presidency ahead of elections
Summary

Florentino Pérez, acting president of Real Madrid CF, presented his candidacy on May 27 for the upcoming presidential elections. He criticized challenger Enrique Riquelme and defended his record by highlighting the club's success, including winning six Champions Leagues in ten years. Pérez emphasized his commitment to member ownership of the club and dismissed accusations from the opposition. He also addressed the team's injury crisis, linking it to a demanding Club World Cup schedule. The elections are set to take place next week.

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  • •Pérez launched his candidacy for Real Madrid's presidential elections.
  • •He criticized challenger Enrique Riquelme's proposals as disastrous.
  • •Pérez highlighted the club's success, including 15 European Cups.
  • •He reaffirmed commitment to member ownership of Real Madrid.
  • •Pérez addressed the injury crisis attributed to the Club World Cup.
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  • 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Florentino Pérez Launches Fierce Defense of His Legacy One Week Before Real Madrid Elections
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One week before Real Madrid's presidential elections, Florentino Pérez launches an attack on challenger Riquelme

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