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Real Madrid elections heat up with support from club legends

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:35 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Real Madrid elections heat up with support from club legends

Summary

As Real Madrid prepares for its presidential elections on Sunday, candidates Florentino Perez and Enrique Riquelme are rallying support. Riquelme has enlisted former captains Raul Gonzalez and Fernando Hierro, along with Iker Casillas, who will play a significant role if Riquelme wins. Vicente del Bosque has also joined Riquelme's campaign as an advisor. Meanwhile, Riquelme aims to sway Toni Kroos, who has been approached about returning to the club in a football advisory capacity.

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By the Numbers

•Elections at Real Madrid set for Sunday
•Riquelme adds legends Hierro and Casillas to his campaign
•Vicente del Bosque also joining Riquelme as advisor
•Kroos approached for potential advisory role under Riquelme
•Riquelme competing with Perez for club leadership

Latest Updates

8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Two more Real Madrid legends join rival presidential campaign as Toni Kroos is approached

What they're saying

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The elections at Real Madrid will be decided on Sunday, and rivals Florentino Perez and Enrique Riquelme are doing their best to sway the minds of members beforehand with the promise of big names and ...
— Yahoo Sports

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