Former Real Madrid president criticizes Florentino Perez ahead of El Clasico

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon expressed criticism of current president Florentino Perez's decision to miss the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona. Calderon suggested that Perez's absence reflects poorly on the club and ties it to unresolved issues from the Super League debacle. He also commented on the ongoing Negreira case, urging patience until the courts issue a ruling, and emphasized that Real Madrid should avoid complaints about officiating. Calderon remains optimistic about the team's performance against Barcelona despite the distractions surrounding the match.

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