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The club’s electoral board has officially accepted the candidacy of businessman Enrique Riquelme, who will challenge incumbent Florentino Pérez. The announcement sets the stage for a rare democratic process at one of the world’s most iconic football institutions.\n\nFlorentino Pérez has served as Real Madrid’s president since 2000, with a brief hiatus from 2006 to 2009. During his tenure, the club has enjoyed tremendous success on and off the pitch, including multiple UEFA Champions League titles and the ambitious Santiago Bernabéu stadium redevelopment. Pérez’s leadership has often gone unchallenged, with no opposing candidates stepping forward in the last four electoral cycles. As a result, he was automatically re-elected in 2013, 2017, and 2021 without a vote from the club’s socios.\n\nThe emergence of Enrique Riquelme alters that dynamic. A Spanish businessman with interests in renewable energy and construction, Riquelme has met the club’s stringent requirements to stand for election. His candidacy ensures that for the first time since 2004, Real Madrid’s members—known as socios—will actually cast a ballot. The electoral commission confirmed the validity of his application, clearing the way for a formal campaign period.\n\nUnder Real Madrid’s statutes, presidential candidates must have been a club member for at least 20 years and provide a bank guarantee equivalent to 15% of the club’s budget. Riquelme has fulfilled these criteria, as confirmed by the commission, though details of his manifesto remain under wraps. Pérez, who will seek another term, is expected to lean on his record of sporting triumphs and financial stability.\n\nThe vote will take place via an electronic and in-person system, similar to past elections. However, given the expected high interest, the club is likely to implement measures to ensure a smooth process. Socios around the world will be able to participate, reflecting Real Madrid’s global reach.\n\nFor many fans, the election offers a rare opportunity to shape the club’s future direction. While Pérez remains a formidable favorite, Riquelme’s challenge could introduce new ideas and reforms. The last contested election pitted Pérez against Lorenzo Sanz and others, culminating in Pérez’s first mandate and the beginning of the Galácticos era.\n\nNow, two decades later, history could repeat itself—or take a surprising turn. The coming weeks will reveal whether Riquelme’s platform resonates with the membership. One thing is certain: Real Madrid’s presidential race is back.\n\nBased on reporting from ESPN.","news","Real Madrid will hold its first presidential election in 20 years after Enrique Riquelme's candidacy was accepted to challenge Florentino Perez.","334028526573326337","326135628938874880","UEFA Champions League","0","2026-05-24T11:42:33Z","real-madrid-presidential-vote-first-election-in-20-years","ESPN","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.espn.com\u002Fsoccer\u002Fstory\u002F_\u002Fid\u002F48857225\u002Freal-madrid-presidential-election-florentino-perez-enrique-riquelme","326257565535047680","Real Madrid",[74,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85],"326257766752587776","326257810339794944","326257745512632320","326222707169431552","326257536372051968","326257541157752832","326257545754710016","326257554411753472","326257556324356096",[75,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95],"Fortaleza EC","Forest Green","Members","Anderlecht","Metz","Galatasaray","Newcastle","Newcastle Jets","Newells Old Boys","Real Madrid 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Parma, Lazio have other favorites. Crespo's wait continues.","336584532578799617","2026-05-31T17:08:52Z","crespo-s-european-dream-5-clubs-seek-services","Marca","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marca.com\u002Ffutbol\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F31\u002Fhernan-crespo-abre-paso-mercado-europeo.html","326257539261927424","Lazio",[185,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199],"326257539844935680","326257559465889792","326255041704890368","326257544051822592","326222712110321664","326257536179113984","326222712898850816","326257539769438208","326257789498298368","326257555930091520","326257535952621568","326257545918287872",[186,201,202,203,204,205,206,207,208,209,210,211,212],"Parma","Panathinaikos","Rayo Vallecano","Internacional","Argentina","Toulouse","Qatar","Inter","United Arab Emirates","Defensa Y Justicia","Marseille","Liverpool","Crespo's European Dream: 5 Clubs Seek Services"]