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Pérez Declares He Won’t Resign, Seeks Re-election After Trophy-less Season

5/13/2026

Summary

**Pérez Runs**

Florentino Pérez said on 12 May 2026 he will not resign and will run in the Real Madrid presidential election.
He reported the club ended the season trophy-less after a 2-0 Clasico loss to Barcelona and a Champions League quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich.
Pérez announced a 500-page Negreira dossier for UEFA, fined Valverde and Tchouaméni €500,000 each, and urged any member who wishes to run to do so.

Summary

**Pérez Accuses**

Pérez accused a network of “bad journalists and non-journalists” of running an organized campaign to oust him.
He urged the alleged conspirators to stop hiding “in the shadows” and appear openly.
Pérez said the leaked Valverde-Tchouaméni training fight was less damaging than the leak and that the leaker was identified.
He dismissed terminal-cancer rumors as “the most undignified thing” and noted his construction background and a term lasting to 2029.

Summary

**Pérez Stalls**

The conference announced no election date, commission or resignation requirement, leaving voting timeline vague.
Real Madrid statutes require a Spanish citizen, 20 years membership, and a €187 million fee to run.
Club president Pérez hinted businessman Enrique Riquelme is speaking to electric firms with a South American accent.
Club president Pérez said the club’s democracy is ‘a little less than democratic’ and warned ultras and external enemies could challenge his leadership.

History

Historical Context

In July 2006 Ramón Calderón became Real Madrid president, but after allegations of financial misconduct the board forced his resignation on 16 January 2009. The episode mirrors earlier power struggles under Florentino Pérez, who eliminated a €270 million debt during his 2000-2006 term and now confronts similar governance disputes in 2026. Both crises underscore persistent internal battles within the club.

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**Pérez Runs**

Florentino Pérez said on 12 May 2026 he will not resign and will run in the Real Madrid presidential election.
He reported the club ended the season trophy-less after a 2-0 Clasico loss to Barcelona and a Champions League quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich.
Pérez announced a 500-page Negreira dossier for UEFA, fined Valverde and Tchouaméni €500,000 each, and urged any member who wishes to run to do so.

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