Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, has called for presidential elections at the club during an extraordinary and widely criticized press conference held on May 12, 2026. The announcement came amid a period of significant turmoil for the club, including two years without major titles, internal conflicts within the squad, and public disputes involving players such as Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni. Pérez did not provide specific details about the election process, such as a date or electoral commission, nor did he address the club’s on-field struggles or managerial situation, including the departure of former coach Xabi Alonso .
During the press conference, Pérez launched a prolonged and incoherent verbal attack against the media, accusing them of orchestrating a campaign against him and the club. He insisted he would not resign, stating, *"Me tendrán que echar a tiros"* ("They will have to throw me out by force"), and declared his intention to run again to "defend the members." His remarks were described as surreal and improvised, lasting over an hour despite attempts by his staff to conclude the event. Observers noted his refusal to engage with the club’s sporting failures, including the absence of titles and internal conflicts .
The press conference followed a broader crisis at Real Madrid, exacerbated by poor results, including a defeat in *El Clásico*, and public criticism of Pérez’s leadership. Reports highlighted a "broken" dressing room and dissatisfaction with the club’s direction, contrasting sharply with the promises made during his tenure. Pérez’s decision to call elections was seen as an attempt to preempt growing opposition, including from figures like Enrique Riquelme (Grupo Cox) and David Mesonero (Iberdrola), who have been identified as potential challengers to his presidency .
International media also covered the event, describing it as chaotic and unprecedented, with Pérez’s behavior drawing widespread attention. His refusal to address the club’s sporting issues, including the absence of a permanent coach following Alonso’s departure, further fueled speculation about his leadership .
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elmundo · 8 days ago
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elmundo · 8 days ago
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elmundo · 8 days ago
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elmundo · 8 days ago
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez calls for elections in bizarre rant Club president launches scathing attack on media No mention of turmoil, fights or José MourinhoGood afternoon, I regret to inform you that Im not going to resign. In a hot, packed press room at Valdebebas before an audience hurriedly summoned to witness a news conference so bizarre that they could barely believe what they were seeing, Florentino Pérez sat at a desk with a phone that he kept looking at and some papers that he didnt, and announced that he was calling presidential elections at Real Madrid. What he didnt announce was a date, an electoral commission, the resignation that is required for polling to actually happen, or indeed any details at all.There was nothing about Madrids on-field issues either, nothing about the coach, no mention of José Mourinho, no explanation for the season they have just suffered. Im not here to talk about sporting issues, Pérez said. Instead, he was there to deliver a surreal, repetitive rant that lasted over an hour, way after his own staff had tried to bring it to a close. A room of people, including the directors in the front row and lined up against one wall, looked at each other: yes, this was actually happening. Pérez went on and on, and on, the incoherent ramblings of a 79-year-old man who insisted my health is perfect. Continue reading...
theguardian · 8 days ago
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elmundo · 8 days ago
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elmundo · 8 days ago
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theguardian · 8 days ago
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elmundo · 8 days ago
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elmundo · 8 days ago
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faz · 8 days ago
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elmundo · 8 days ago