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Real Madrid elects new president as World Cup approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:47 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Real Madrid elects new president as World Cup approaches

Summary

Real Madrid is set to elect a new president today, with Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme as the top candidates. The election comes just four days before the World Cup, creating excitement among the fanbase. Meanwhile, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni provided updates on Lionel Messi's fitness, suggesting he is training partially with the team. In transfer news, Bernardo Silva remains in discussions with various La Liga clubs regarding his future. A promotion playoff match ended in a 1-1 draw between Castelló and Almería, while UD Las Palmas prepares to face Málaga today.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid's presidential election is between Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme.
•Lionel Messi is partially training, raising hopes for his World Cup participation.
•Bernardo Silva has multiple La Liga options but has not made a decision.
•Castelló and Almería finished 1-1 in their promotion playoff semifinal.
•UD Las Palmas faces Málaga in a playoff match today.

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There are only four days left until the start of the World Cup, the transfer market keeps moving, and today a president will be elected at Real Madrid. Florentino or Riquelme, a president is being ele...
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