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Cox Energy Founder Riquelme Challenges Perez, Promises Rodri Signing

5/31/2026

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Cox Energy founder Enrique Riquelme is challenging Florentino Perez for Real Madrid president in an election scheduled for June 7, 2026.
Riquelme says he will sign Spanish midfielder Rodri for Real Madrid if elected.
He promises to announce the signing of a non-Spanish foreign superstar on Wednesday.
Riquelme alleges Perez plans to privatise the club, which would end members’ voting rights.
He argues the club must be 100 % owned by its members.

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Cox Energy founder Enrique Riquelme is challenging Florentino Perez for Real Madrid president in an election scheduled for June 7, 2026.
Riquelme says he will sign Spanish midfielder Rodri for Real Madrid if elected.
He promises to announce the signing of a non-Spanish foreign superstar on Wednesday.
Riquelme alleges Perez plans to privatise the club, which would end members’ voting rights.
He argues the club must be 100 % owned by its members.