Florentino Pérez re-elected Real Madrid president

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez talks to media at Real Madrid Sports City in Valdebebas, in the outskirts of Madrid, on May 12, 2026. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)

Real Madrid have announced that Florentino Pérez has won the club’s presidential election, securing a new term at the helm of the Spanish giants. In an official statement issued via the club’s website on Monday morning, the club’s Electoral Board said, “With 100% of the in-person and postal votes counted, the candidacy headed by Mr. Florentino Pérez has won the elections for President and Board of Directors of Real Madrid.” According to the Electoral Board, Pérez’s ticket received 21,741 votes, representing 65 percent of the total votes cast. “The candidacy headed by Mr. Florentino Pérez obtained 21,741 votes, which represents 65%,” the statement said. His challenger, Enrique Riquelme, secured 11,814 votes, accounting for 35 percent of the ballots. Related News Olise can be France’s breakout star at 2026 World Cup — Clichy Leao set to miss Eagles friendly after red card Inkosi Nigeria’s best performer at African Fencing Champs “The candidacy headed by Mr. Enrique Riquelme obtained 11,814 votes, representing 35%,” the Electoral Board added. The victory ensures that Pérez will continue as president of Real Madrid, leading a Board of Directors that includes Vice Presidents Eduardo Fernández de Blas, Pedro López Jiménez, Enrique Sánchez González and Enrique Pérez Rodríguez. The newly elected board also includes Secretary José Luis del Valle Pérez and several board members who will serve alongside Pérez during the new administration. Pérez’s re-election extends his long-standing leadership of Real Madrid, one of the world’s most successful football clubs, after securing a clear majority of votes cast by club members. Olugbenga Ige Olugbenga Ige is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over nine years of professional reporting experience. He is known for his sharp eye for compelling stories and a strong instinct for identifying newsworthy developments. Over the years, Olugbenga has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, engaging, and well-structured reports that resonate with readers. His work reflects deep newsroom experience, editorial judgment, and a commitment to accurate, impactful journalism.

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