Perez faces Riquelme challenge for Real Madrid presidency

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2026-05-27

London (PA Media/dpa) - Real Madrid are set for their first contested presidential election since 2006 as businessman Enrique Riquelme was announced as a candidate alongside Florentino Perez, the long-running incumbent. Perez first came to power at the Spanish giants in 2000 before standing down in 2006. He returned and he has been elected unopposed in 2009, 2013, 2017, 2021 and 2025. However, his standing has weakened with Real failing to win a......

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