Pérez vows re‑election, calls media campaign organized
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- Pérez called for new club elections and urged opponents to present themselves and challenge him and his board of directors.
- Pérez claimed he was the victim of an "organised campaign" to unseat him and blamed certain journalists and referees for attacking the club.
- Pérez announced he will not resign and will stand for re‑election despite the season’s poor results.
- Pérez insulted male journalists by calling them ugly and said he will cancel his subscription to the newspaper ABC because of its "agenda".
- Pérez downplayed the clash between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni, promising to sort it out himself.
- Pérez hinted at a future appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach, stating "We are not at that stage of the process."
- Pérez highlighted his record of seven European Cups and seven Spanish titles across two 21‑year spells, reinforcing his claim to leadership.
Why it matters: Pérez’s defiant stance secures his grip on Real Madrid’s governance, leaving members with no serious challenger and preserving his strategic control over future coaching hires, such as the likely appointment of Jose Mourinho, while dissenting journalists lose a platform and the club’s direction remains tied to his vision.
