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Real Madrid faces political turmoil, Spain draws friendly against Iraq

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 6:24 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Real Madrid faces political turmoil, Spain draws friendly against Iraq

Summary

Real Madrid is in the spotlight over political and transfer tensions following statements from president Florentino Pérez and presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme. Riquelme claims a release clause exists for Erling Haaland, while Pérez counters with plans to target a major signing. Meanwhile, the Spanish men's national team drew 1-1 against Iraq in a friendly ahead of their World Cup preparations. Spain will travel to the United States to move their training camp to Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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By the Numbers

•Florentino Pérez responds to Riquelme's statements on star signings.
•Spain's national team draws 1-1 against Iraq in a pre-World Cup friendly.
•Riquelme challenges the current governance model at Real Madrid.
•Pérez promises the largest transfer bid in club history.
•Spain to hold its training camp in Chattanooga ahead of the World Cup.

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This Friday’s sports press is dominated by two major talking points. On the one hand, the huge political and transfer turmoil at Real Madrid sparked by the exchange of statements between president F...
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