Madrid presidential candidates reveal major signings ahead of election
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
As Spain's sports press reports on June 4, 2026, the upcoming election for Real Madrid's presidency is heating up. Enrique Riquelme, opposing candidate, announced Erling Haaland as his main signing on a television show, along with midfielder Rodri. Current president Florentino Pérez responded, promising a return for José Mourinho and adding Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries to his list of signings. Simultaneously, Leo Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, celebrated in Barcelona for his achievements and humanitarian work. Messi's award ceremony is scheduled for October 23.
- •Riquelme promises Haaland and Rodri if elected Real Madrid president
- •Pérez counters with Mourinho's return and new signings Konaté and Dumfries
- •Messi awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports
- •Award ceremony for Messi set for October 23 in Oviedo
- 6:54 AMYahoo Sports — 🗞️ Transfer battle, Prince Leo... Thursday’s front pages are packed
"Spain’s sports press this Thursday, June 4, 2026, wakes up divided by two news currents of colossal magnitude: on one hand, the fierce electoral battle for the Real Madrid presidency, filled with ga...
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