Madrid candidate Enrique Riquelme aims to appoint Raúl as sporting director
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:27 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Enrique Riquelme, a presidential candidate for Real Madrid, announced on Monday that he would appoint club legend Raúl as the sporting director if he wins the upcoming elections scheduled for this weekend. This statement underscores Riquelme's vision for the future of the club and his intent to leverage Raúl’s experience as a player and his status in the club's history. The decision reflects a commitment to strengthening ties with the club’s legacy while addressing current needs. The elections will determine the club’s leadership moving forward.
- •Enrique Riquelme is running for Real Madrid president.
- •He proposes Raúl as the sporting director if elected.
- •Elections are set for this weekend.
- •Raúl is a legendary figure in Real Madrid's history.
- •Riquelme's strategy focuses on leveraging club legacy.
- 11:18 AMESPN Soccer — Madrid candidate: I'd make Raúl sporting director
"Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said on Monday that club legend Raul would be his sporting director if he wins this weekend's elections.
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