Real Madrid President Perez Faces Criticism Following Heated Exchange
Madrid – Real Madrid president Florentino Perez held an urgent press conference on Tuesday, May 12th, announcing a new round of presidential elections and confirming his intention to run again. Perez, who has been a candidate in the past four elections – 2013, 2017, 2021, and 2025 – utilized the event to address recent media reports. During the presentation, Perez directly responded to criticism leveled against him, specifically targeting the ABC media outlet.
The ABC had previously published a report suggesting Perez was “very tired” due to his extensive role as president. Following this, Perez verbally attacked a journalist present at the conference, a reaction that prompted a significant response. The president stated that he should not be expected to remain inactive, referencing the ABC’s reporting.
He emphasized the newspaper’s Madrid connection and Real Madrid’s global status, suggesting the criticism stemmed from his anger regarding the publication. The announcement of new elections follows a period of internal discussion within the club. Details regarding the election process are expected to be released shortly.
The exchange between perez and the journalist highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the club’s leadership.
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“It’s concerning to see such a contentious exchange during the announcement of another election campaign.”