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OPEN THREAD — But At What Cost?: 8 Jun. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. The Final Collection of Letters To Whomever Will […]
Enrique Riquelme Congratulates Florentino Pérez, Says Campaign Is “Only the Beginning”
Enrique Riquelme addressed Real Madrid members after losing the club’s presidential election to Florentino Pérez, congratulating the incumbent president while insisting that his candidacy had opened an important new chapter in the club’s political life. Riquelme, who mounted the first serious electoral challenge Pérez has faced since returning to the presidency in 2009, acknowledged Pérez’s […]
Florentino Pérez Addresses Real Madrid Members After Election Victory
Florentino Pérez spoke to the media at Madrid’s Eurobuilding Hotel following his victory in the Real Madrid presidential elections, expressing gratitude to club members, highlighting the scale of his mandate, and outlining his ambitions for the years ahead. The veteran president secured another term after defeating Enrique Riquelme in Sunday’s vote, a result that had […]
Florentino Pérez Wins Real Madrid Election, Secures New Mandate Until 2030
Florentino Pérez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president after defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme in Sunday’s election at Valdebebas, extending his leadership of the club through 2030. The result, which became official shortly after midnight, largely reflected what pre-election polling and exit surveys had suggested throughout the day. Pérez reportedly captured roughly two-thirds of the […]
OFFICIAL: Florentino Pérez re-elected as Real Madrid president
It’s now official. Florentino Pérez won Sunday’s election against Enrique Riquelme and has been re-elected as Real Madrid president. Pérez’s victory doesn’t come as a surprise, and while the official percentages have not been announced yet, it looks like around 70% of socios voted for him. Now, Real Madrid will be expected to officially announce […]
Florentino Pérez winning the election with around 65% of the votes, per exit polls
Current Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is expected to get re-elected and win today’s election with around 65% of the votes, according to exit polls published on both MARCA and AS. Mail-in votes are not considered in those exit polls and Pérez is likely to increase his lead there, per sources. The official result of […]
Klopp’s agent denies Real Madrid links
Jürgen Klopp’s agent Marc Kosicke has dismissed assertions by Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme, who claimed the German coach was his top choice to lead the team if he wins Sunday’s election. “It’s annoying, Jürgen Klopp is content in his role at Red Bull and has no ambitions of coaching a club. The Real […]
Endrick scores in Brazil’s last friendly before World Cup
Real Madrid striker Endrick scored the winning goal in Brazil’s 2-1 triumph over Egypt on Saturday night. Superstar winger Vinicius Jr also played 45 minutes — the same amount as Endrick — and started the game, while the youngster came off the bench in the second half. It was a similar theme for Brazil when […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: The Tactical Fit Of Real Madrid’s (Theoretical) 150m Galactico
RSVP IN NEW YORK AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It […]
Who am I? (Quiz 3)
Quiz 3: Who am I? This is Managing Madrid’s World Cup trivia series: Who am I? Throughout the tournament this summer, we’ll challenge our readers to identify former and current Real Madrid players who are competing or coaching at the greatest show on earth, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026. Answer […]
Real Madrid’s 2026 Presidential Election: What do Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme stand for?
On June 7, Real Madrid holds its first contested presidential election in 20 years. It will pit Florentino Pérez, 79, and seeking another four-year term, up against Enrique Riquelme, 37, a renewable energy entrepreneur and Cox Group CEO who has been a socio for over two decades. Pérez called early elections on May 12, framing […]
Pre-Election: June 6, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally treat to a sushi night: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: The 150m Galactico
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will […]
Riquelme announces he wants Klopp to be his coach
Enrique Riquelme has published a statement announcing that his candidacy will contact Jürgen Klopp next week if he wins the upcoming elections. Contrary to some reports by the aggregators on Social Media, Riquelme has not announced Klopp as his coach. “We know that Jürgen Klopp has publicly stated that he has no intention of returning […]
GUESS WHO?: June 5, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a World Cup Marathon with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, […]
Olise is Florentino Pérez’s €150 million player -report
Florentino Pérez revealed during his interview in Horizonte that he will send a €150 million offer for a “star-caliber player” next Tuesday assuming that he wins the elections this weekend, and while Iker Jiménez asked him about Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise and the president said that the Frenchman wasn’t the player he was talking about, […]
Josko Gvardiol on Real Madrid links: “I’m happy at Manchester City”
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol stated he is happy at Manchester City, amid rumors of Real Madrid being interested in signing him. Real Madrid signed Ibrahima Konate a few days ago, and have been reportedly looking into signing a left-footed central defender who can also play on the left as a full-back. Gvardiol’s name has […]
Real Madrid News Roundup: Casillas Weighs In On Elections, Koeman Reacts To Dumfries Signing
Thursday was dominated by the escalating Real Madrid presidential election campaign, but a couple notable comments may have flown under the radar. Here’s a roundup of some of the day’s smaller stories (that didn’t make the headlines already). Casillas on the elections Speaking at the presentation of the 33rd edition of LaLiga Futures, Real Madrid […]
Florentino Pérez Promises €150 Million Galáctico Signing
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez made a series of eye-catching claims during an appearance on Horizonte, the Cuatro program hosted by Iker Jiménez, discussing the club’s transfer plans, José Mourinho’s expected return, the presidential election campaign, and his legacy after more than two decades in charge. Perhaps the most explosive revelation came when Pérez hinted […]
Riquelme Unveils Casillas And Del Bosque, Defends Haaland Claims, Attacks Current Governance
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme spent Thursday making the rounds in the Spanish media, giving interviews to both El Partidazo de COPE and Diario AS, where he doubled down on his headline-grabbing promises to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri while outlining a sweeping vision for the future of the club. The candidate insisted he […]
Roberto Carlos: “I know a lot of people from Atlético and Barça, and they’re the ones who don’t want Florentino to stay”
Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos continutes to publicly endorse Florentino Pérez ahead of the club’s upcoming presidential elections, speaking in support of the longtime president during an appearance on TVE. Carlos, one of the most decorated players in club history and a longtime ally of Pérez, made it clear that he intends to vote for […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: The Real Madrid Elections From A Socio’s Perspective
RSVP IN NEW YORK AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Eduardo Alvarez discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It […]
Benfica confirm Florentino Pérez’s Real Madrid will pay €15 million for Mourinho
Benfica have officially announced that Real Madrid will pay José Mourinho’s €15 million release clause if Florentino Pérez wins the elections this weekend. Sport Lisboa e Benfica – Futebol, SAD (“Benfica SAD”) hereby informs that the candidacy of President Florentino Pérez for the Real Madrid CF elections has expressed a firm intention to hire coach […]
Valverde: “I never imagined being Real Madrid’s captain”
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde talked to Uruguayan TV AUF and shared some thoughts about the upcoming FIFA World Cup and also about the club. “Wearing the armband is something incredible; I never imagined being captain for Real Madrid, and I thoroughly enjoy every opportunity to wear the armband. It carries some pressure too. When […]
Who am I? (Quiz 2)
Quiz 2: Who am I? This is Managing Madrid’s World Cup trivia series: Who am I? Throughout the tournament this summer, we’ll challenge our readers to identify former and current Real Madrid players who are competing or coaching at the greatest show on earth, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026. Answer […]
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