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Real Madrid’s presidential race explodes into life as Enrique Riquelme and Florentino Pérez launch duelling visions for the club
For the first time in nearly two decades, Real Madrid members will finally vote in a contested presidential election. June 7th will mark the club’s first real electoral battle since Ramón Calderón’s victory in 2006, ending Florentino Pérez’s unprecedented streak of uncontested elections. And on Wednesday, the campaign officially came to life in dramatic fashion […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: What Will Jose Mourinho Need To Build Real Madrid? PLUS: Real Madrid Elections
RSVP IN NEW YORK AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Don Amancio 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 […]
Enzo Fernández Would Welcome a Bid From Real Madrid – Report
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández wants to leave the Blues, and his preferred destination is Real Madrid. Reports emerged from Ben Jacobs and BBC Sport on Tuesday evening that Enzo is on his way out of London. Chelsea’s valuation of their star midfielder is at 120 million pounds. Real Madrid are in the market for a […]
OPEN THREAD | MAY 28, 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Ezek XI, Valyrian Steel, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho ELECTION As the candidates head on into the elections and vini’s renewal pends. what does a fan ought to do?
Vinicius: “I am in no rush to extend my contract with Real Madrid”
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior talked to CazeTV and shared some thoughts about his contract extension. Vinicius’ deal with Los Blancos expires in the summer of 2027, meaning that he will be able to negotiate with other teams next January. “I am not in a rush to renew my contract. I have a contract until […]
OPEN THREAD | MAY 27, 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Ezek XI, Valyrian Steel, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho GROUP STAGE GAMES The world cup begins June 11. And with the new format, you’ll have to wait a whole month before the RO16 begins, even the RO32 has alot of game slots to be filled and […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Nico Paz’s Return? Mbappe’s Pressing? Mourinho’s 10?
RSVP IN NEW YORK AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani went live on YouTube to take questions about Kylian Mbappe’s pressing numbers, how Jose Mourinho will line-up his midfield, Nico Paz, Dean Huijsen’s omission from the Spanish National Team, Antonio Rüdiger’s renewal, presidential elections, and more. Did you enjoy […]
On This Day in 2018: Farewell Cristiano
Real Madrid did the unthinkable, the unfathomable, the wildest among the wildest things to imagine when it comes to club football. It didn’t even feel real; it felt like a fallacy – three Champions League titles in a row. But in Kyiv, it was Real Madrid’s reality. Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid did it against Liverpool, […]
Enrique Riquelme Calls For Florentino Pérez Debate As Presidential Campaign Intensifies
Enrique Riquelme continued to ramp up his presidential campaign by directly engaging with Real Madrid socios and supporters while publicly calling on Florentino Pérez to participate in a debate ahead of the upcoming elections. With the club’s Electoral Board still yet to officially confirm the election date — currently expected to be June 7th — […]
Real Madrid Set To Bring Back Nico Paz After Breakout Season In Italy
Real Madrid are moving ahead with plans to bring Nico Paz back to the Santiago Bernabéu following the midfielder’s impressive rise in Serie A. The academy graduate is expected to return to Madrid after spending the last two seasons with Italian side Como, with the club preparing to activate the buy-back clause included in his […]
Florentino Pérez Launches Re-Election Campaign Ahead Of Real Madrid Presidential Vote
Florentino Pérez will officially kick off his campaign for the Real Madrid presidency on Wednesday evening, as the club’s election process begins to take shape ahead of next month’s vote. The current president is set to present his candidacy at 7:00 PM local time at the Meliá Castilla Hotel in Madrid, where he will unveil […]
PRE-WORLD CUP II | OPEN THREAD | MAY 26, 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Ezek XI, Valyrian Steel, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho BALANCED GROUPSTAGE? Is this the most balanced world cup group stages we’ve seen in a while? there’s no group of death. With the way each group is setup, the big teams should make it out unscathed. PRESIDENTIAL […]
Enrique Riquelme officially launches Real Madrid presidential campaign with criticism of Bernabéu renovation and call for debate
Enrique Riquelme has officially begun his campaign for the Real Madrid presidency — and he wasted little time making his intentions clear. Speaking at the opening of his campaign headquarters directly across from the Santiago Bernabéu, Riquelme presented himself as a candidate focused on both “legacy and future,” while also delivering pointed criticism toward the […]
PRE-WORLD CUP | OPEN THREAD | MAY 25, 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Ezek XI, Valyrian Steel, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho IT IS WRITTEN: WORLD CUP WINNER: PORTUGAL EARLY EXITS: SPAIN, BRAZIL, ARGENTINA Spain because there’s too much noise around their team. Argentina and Brazil’s next generation of players aren’t cut out for success. They need oldies like […]
Jorge Valdano: “Mbappe is not a fraud”
Former Real Madrid player and executive Jorge Valdano has come to the defense of Kylian Mbappe, pushing back strongly against the criticism surrounding the French superstar following Madrid’s disappointing campaign. Speaking in an interview with Movistar, Valdano argued that the scrutiny directed at Mbappe has become excessive and ignores both his individual quality and production. […]
Real Madrid shut out of Spain’s World Cup squad as Huijsen misses the cut
For the first time in history, Spain will head to a World Cup without a single Real Madrid player in the squad. It is a stunning development for both club and country — one that once seemed unthinkable given Madrid’s historic influence on La Roja. But Luis de la Fuente’s final 26-man selection has confirmed […]
Real Madrid Basketball fall short in Euroleague Final against Olympiacos
Real Madrid Basketball lost Sunday’s Euroleague Final against Olympiacos 92-85. Los Blancos were severely undermanned after injuries to their three centers Edy Tavares, Alex Len and Usman Garuba, making Olympiacos the heavy favorites as Madrid were forced to play without an interior presence. The Greek team were also playing in front of around 10,000 of […]
Nico Paz Named Best Midfielder of Serie A in 2025-26
Castilla graduate Nico Paz was named the best midfielder in Serie A for the 205-26 season. The 21-year-old Argentine midfielder helped Como qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history. He scored 13 goals and provided eight assists in Serie A and the Italian Cup under Cesc Fabregas. Paz had […]
Real Madrid Juvenil A thrash Barcelona to win the Champions Cup
Real Madrid’s Juvenil A team came back from a goal down to defeat rivals Barcelona 4-1 in the Champions Cup, held at the Municipal El Val on Sunday. Goals from Carlos Diez, Alexis Ciria, Yeremiah and Gabri Valero in the second half overturned the 1-0 deficit from the first half, as the youngsters from the […]
Enrique Riquelme Announces Real Madrid Presidential Bid, Calls for “Democracy, Transparency, and a New Cycle”
Enrique Riquelme officially announced on Thursday that he is running for the presidency of Real Madrid, positioning himself as the first serious challenger to Florentino Pérez in decades. In a wide-ranging interview with MARCA, Riquelme outlined a campaign centered on governance reform, democratization of the club, modernization of its sporting structure, and renewed emphasis on […]
Managing Madrid Podcast | Madrid Mornings: Season from hell is finally over (vs Athletic, 4-2)
In this members-only episode of Madrid Mornings, Lucas shares his thoughts on Real Madrid’s win against Athletic Bilbao. CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Join our Real Madrid Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/rTD2PmE26f Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It also serves as a means for […]
Fede Valverde: Club’s First Uruguayan Captain
On his way out, Dani Carvajal handed the captain’s armband to Fede Valverde in a moment of symbolism. Real Madrid’s captaincy is decided by seniority at the club. Four players are designated as captains in order of their seniority. The order next season, barring any surprising turn of events in the transfer window, will start […]
The Legacy Dani Carvajal Leaves Behind
Real Madrid City in Valdebebas is a serious place. It’s picturesque — every blade of grass on every single training pitch is at the perfect length. Despite the seriousness, there is a sense of serenity within Real Madrid’s training facilities. Youth team players from the men’s and women’s divisions work diligently, with a sense of […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Real Madrid 4 – 2 Athletic Club, Post-game Reaction, La Liga 2025 – 2026
RSVP IN NEW YORK AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani gives his thoughts directly from the Bernabeu after Real Madrid beat Athletic Club 4 – 2 Discussed: The atmosphere in the last game of the season, tributes to Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, Enrique Riquelme, and much more. Did […]
Alvaro Arbeloa cancels his final press conference as Real Madrid coach
Alvaro Arbeloa cancelled his final post-match press conference as the head coach of Real Madrid after their 4-2 win over Athletic Club on Saturday. Arbeloa did not speak to the crowd the way Carlo Ancelotti did last season, and had already talked about how he felt being the coach of the team in the pre-game […]
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