Trending Now - Florentino Pérez Demands New Elections Amid Controversial Remarks
WHO:
The Guardian - Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, age 79.
The New York Times - Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, has previously served from 2000-2006 and since June 2009.
WHAT:
The Guardian - Florentino Pérez called for presidential elections at Real Madrid during a press conference.
The New York Times - Pérez stated, “I’m sorry to tell you that I’m not going to resign.”
The New York Times - Pérez announced he intends to stand again in the upcoming elections.
The New York Times - Pérez has been elected unopposed in the past four elections held in 2013, 2017, 2021, and 2025.
The New York Times - Pérez claimed Real Madrid has won 66 titles in football and basketball under his presidency.
The New York Times - Pérez mentioned that his company has 170,000 employees and generates €50 billion per year.
WHERE:
The Guardian - The press conference took place at Valdebebas, the training ground of Real Madrid.
WHY:
The Guardian - Pérez indicated he wants to confront enemies and defend the rights of club members.
The New York Times - Pérez suggested the elections are necessary due to challenges he perceives from internal figures, the media, and potential rival candidates.
HOW:
The Guardian - Pérez stated he has asked the electoral board to begin the process of calling elections.
The New York Times - Pérez addressed rumors about his health, denying he has cancer and asserting he is in “perfect health.”
(UPDATED May 13, 2026 07:52 UTC)
In a recent press conference at Valdebebas, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez announced his intention to stand for re-election, stating, “I’m sorry to tell you that I’m not going to resign.” Pérez, who has previously served as president from 2000 to 2006 and since June 2009, emphasized the need for elections to address challenges he perceives from internal figures, the media, and potential rivals. He also dismissed rumors about his health, asserting he is in “perfect health,” while highlighting that Real Madrid has won 66 titles under his leadership and that his company generates €50 billion annually with 170,000 employees.