Real Madrid CF: Enrique Riquelme runs for presidency, first challenger to Florentino Pérez since 2006

News Tank Football - Paris - News #442122 - Published on 26/05/26 at 11:00 - Updated on 27/05/26 at 10:15
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Enrique Riquelme, president and founder of the Cox Group - ©  Cox

The electoral commission of Real Madrid CF (LALIGA EA Sports) has validated the candidacy of Enrique Riquelme, chairman and founder of Spanish group Cox (water and energy), for the club’s presidential election, the club announced on 24 May 2026.

He therefore fulfils all the requirements to stand for election, including the obligation to hold...

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Enrique Riquelme, president and founder of the Cox Group - ©  Cox

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