Florentino Pérez re-elected Real Madrid president
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At a glance
- Florentino Pérez has been re-elected as the president of Real Madrid for a new term.
- Pérez secured 65% of the votes cast by club members in the presidential election.
- His challenger, Enrique Riquelme, received 35% of the votes.
Florentino Pérez will continue his long tenure as president of Real Madrid after winning the club's presidential election. The announcement was made by the club's Electoral Board on Monday morning, confirming Pérez's victory based on the final tally of in-person and postal votes.
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.
Pérez's candidacy secured a significant majority, garnering 21,741 votes, which represents 65% of the total votes cast by club members. This outcome ensures he will lead the Spanish football giants for another term, overseeing a Board of Directors that includes Vice Presidents Eduardo Fernández de Blas, Pedro López Jiménez, Enrique Sánchez González, and Enrique Pérez Rodríguez.
His opponent in the election, Enrique Riquelme, received 11,814 votes, accounting for the remaining 35% of the ballots. The results solidify Pérez's leadership at one of the world's most successful football clubs.
The candidacy headed by Mr. Florentino Pérez obtained 21,741 votes, which represents 65%.
The newly elected board also includes Secretary José Luis del Valle Pérez and several other members who will serve alongside Pérez. His re-election marks an extension of his established leadership, built on a clear majority of support from the club's membership.
The candidacy headed by Mr. Enrique Riquelme obtained 11,814 votes, representing 35%.
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