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Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez calls for new elections at club and seeks another term

Following a meeting of the board of directors on Tuesday, Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez formally requested the electoral board to begin the process for new elections. Pérez confirmed his candidacy for a eighth term, dismissing rumors of illness or fatigue as fabrications by his political adversaries.

Published May 12,2026 08:14 PM
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Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has called for new elections at Real Madrid and says he will seek another term after claiming he is the victim of a campaign to unseat him.

He dismissed rumors that he was tired of the job, or sick, saying these had been spread by opponents.

The president spoke Tuesday after a meeting of the club's board of directors, two days after and saw the Catalan rival clinch its second straight Spanish league title.

That meant Madrid has endured a second consecutive season without a major trophy, despite having a strong squad.