Florentino Pérez announces early elections and responds to internal crises at Real Madrid

The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, called a press conference this Tuesday to face the crisis that is plaguing the merengue club. Ele reacted to the leak of a fight between players Tchouaméni and Valverde, which occurred the previous week, and announced the anticipation of elections for Conselho and Administração. Pérez guaranteed that he will not resign from his position and stated that physical disagreements between athletes are natural in competitive teams, but harshly criticized the exposure of the case to the press as a betrayal of institutional interests.

Real Madrid’s season ended dismally with a 2-0 defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou last Sunday. The result confirmed Campeonato Espanhol’s title for his rival and intensified the instability behind Valdebebas’s scenes. Além of sporting failure, the club faces successive confusion in the locker room throughout the 2025/2026 cycle, creating an environment of permanent tension between players and the coaching staff.

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Vazamento fight classified as internal betrayal

Florentino Pérez spared no criticism of the person responsible for detailing Tchouaméni’s punch at Valverde for media outlets. The president assured that the club had already identified the origin of the information and suggested that the informant acted out of personal dissatisfaction and fear of possible dismissal. Segundo the manager, locker room fights have occurred every season for more than two decades, but secrecy has always been the maximum rule of the Merengue team.

The case between the French midfielder and the Uruguayan midfielder gained greater proportions due to the diagnosis of head trauma suffered by Valverde. Apesar of the severity of the injury, Florentino tried to minimize the impact of the episode on the work environment. Ele highlighted that the competitiveness of the elite squad generates natural sparks during training and games, but emphasized that the real problem lies in the intention to damage the club’s image through external reports.

Pérez announces elections and rejects pressure to resign

Mesmo faced with external pressure and criticism from the fans, Florentino Pérez assured that he will remain in charge of Real Madrid. Ele announced that new elections will be held for Conselho of Administração, allowing members to decide the future of institutional management. The president recalled that he has been working since 2000 to ensure that the club belongs exclusively to its members and attacked campaigns orchestrated by groups that want to force him out of the presidency.

The strategy of calling the election aims to legitimize its authority at a time of questioning about the results on the field. Pérez stated that he will be the last of the partners to leave the institution and that he will not bow to external pressure. The leader highlighted that Real Madrid does not have a single owner, unlike many European clubs that have become companies, pointing to this democratic structure as the greatest strength against attempts at political or financial interference.

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Presidente denies terminal illness and criticizes press

One of the most tense moments of the press conference occurred when Florentino Pérez addressed recent rumors about his health status. The leader vehemently denied that he suffered from terminal cancer or any serious illness that would prevent him from working. Ele stated that he maintains his daily routine as president of the club and also in charge of his construction company, confronting reporters about the veracity of the information published in recent days.

• Pérez denied having terminal cancer and reaffirmed that his health is perfect.
• The president criticized the press for trying to create a narrative of chaos at the club.
• The agent guaranteed that he fulfills his administrative functions fully.
• Florentino highlighted the recent achievements of La Liga and Champions League.
• The leader accused media outlets of systematic persecution.

Pérez’s defensive posture served to try to silence speculation about a possible forced succession for medical reasons. Ele believes that sectors of the media are trying to take advantage of the lack of titles this season to destabilize his historic management. When highlighting that he won important trophies less than two years ago, the president asked for respect for the global prestige of the Real Madrid brand.

Real Madrid prepares dossier against Barcelona for Uefa

Amid the domestic crisis scenario, Florentino Pérez once again attacked its biggest rival by mentioning Caso Negreira. The president announced that Real Madrid is finalizing a robust dossier on suspicious payments made by Barcelona to former arbitration directors between 2011 and 2018. The document will be immediately sent to Uefa with the aim of putting pressure on the European entity for severe punishments. Pérez classified the episode as the biggest scandal in the history of world football and demanded urgent action from the sports authorities.

The merengue president’s indignation lies in the fact that referees from that period still work in competitions organized by La Liga. Ele finds it incomprehensible that the Spanish arbitration system has not undergone a complete overhaul after allegations of corruption came to light. The submission of evidence to Uefa marks a new stage in the cold war between the two giants of Espanha, with Florentino believing that the problem needs to be tackled at its roots to preserve the integrity of international competitions.