Officially, “Real Madrid” sets the date of presidential elections

Mourinho suffered the most

In a historic move that ended two decades of absolute dominance, Real Madrid’s electoral committee has set Sunday, June 7, 2026 as the official date for a presidential election that will see a direct showdown between incumbent Florentino Perez and his rival, businessman Enrique Riquelme.

The Royal Club announced through an official statement published on its website that “The Electoral Commission has agreed to hold the vote from nine in the morning to eight in the evening, continuously without interruption, in the basketball hall of Real Madrid City.”

Return of democracy

The announcement officially activates an election campaign unprecedented in the modern history of the Real Madrid club, as Real Madrid will return to holding elections with more than one candidate since 2006, when Ramon Calderon won after the resignation of Perez, and since then the incumbent has been automatically re-elected without the need for a ballot box.

Riquelme overcomes a financial hurdle

Enrique Riquelme managed to overcome one of the biggest historical hurdles faced by any candidate for club president by collecting the financial guarantee required by the club’s regulations for the electoral committee to officially approve his candidacy.

In recent days, Riquelme has stepped up his criticism of the current administration, focusing most of his attacks on the management of the new Santiago Bernabeu stadium, the way members are treated and the lack of institutional discussion within the royal staff.

The businessman also hinted at important social and sports announcements, talking about agreements with two international stars.

Perez is betting on achievements

Florentino Perez, on the other hand, faces an election to secure a new term at the helm of the club as he formally presents his candidacy tomorrow, Wednesday, under the slogan “A great story is waiting to be written” based on the successive sporting successes and economic stability achieved during his many tenures.

Freeze sports decisions

The electoral process has a direct impact on the Royals’ sporting planning, as crucial decisions such as the appointment of a new coach and some deals in the transfer market have been put on hold until the presidency’s decision.

Among the names most closely associated with the future of the technical staff, the name of Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho stands out, who is waiting for events to develop before the Madridistas fully enter the historic elections that could transform the future of one of the most prestigious clubs in the world.

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