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Atlético de Madrid fire back at Real Madrid after offer for Julián Álvarez
Atlético de Madrid published a post on their Social Media firing back at Real Madrid following the statement from Los Blancos were they announced their €150 million offer for attacker Julián Álvarez. Official Statement: Our clarifications regarding the official statement from our neighbors, @realmadrid: P.S. On account of the good relationship with your new president, […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: So About Real Madrid’s 150m Galactico… Discussion With El Fayz
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Faysal discuss: – Is Julian Alvarez worth 150m? How many players actually are? – Should that money be invested towards players like Gvardiol or Calafiori? – How will Jose Mourinho get a long with Vinicius and Mbappe? – Does Mbappe actually prefer […]
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid announce €150 million offer for Julián Álvarez
Real Madrid have published an announcement on their website to confirm that they sent a €150 million offer for Atlético de Madrid’s Julián Álvarez, which was rejected. Real Madrid C.F. announced today that, following a board meeting, the club submitted a €150 million offer to Club Atlético de Madrid for the federative rights to player […]
Barcelona preparing lawsuit against Real Madrid
FC Barcelona are preparing to file a lawsuit against Real Madrid, Barça’s Vicepresident Rafa Yuste announced during a press conference today. “We will meet in court. No one will tarnish the name of Barça, this badge. We will take care of it ourselves. We will go after them because we have a strong case,” said […]
Real Madrid, Fly Emirates extend their sponsorship deal
Real Madrid have announced the extension of their sponsorship deal with Fly Emirates until the summer of 2031. The airline will pay around €100 million/year after this extension, according to a report published on AS. Per Realmadrid.comReal Madrid and Emirates have renewed their partnership, ensuring that the world’s largest international airline remains the main sponsor […]
Real Madrid targeting another left-footed defender after Alaba departure
Real Madrid’s search for defensive reinforcements appears to be focused on a specific profile. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Los Blancos are interested in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori and have already made contact with the Premier League club regarding the Italian international. Calafiori fits a mold that Madrid are increasingly prioritizing: a left-footed defender capable […]
Juventus pushing to sign Brahim Díaz, but Real Madrid have no intention of selling
Juventus are continuing their efforts to sign Brahim Díaz, but a move away from Real Madrid currently appears unlikely. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian giants are pushing hard to convince the Moroccan international to make the switch this summer, with pressure also being applied to the player’s entourage. However, there have been no […]
Javier Tebas Reacts to Real Madrid Election, Mourinho Return, and Potential €150m Signing
Javier Tebas offered his thoughts on several of the biggest storylines surrounding Real Madrid during an event held at Celta Vigo’s headquarters. The La Liga president appeared particularly intrigued by the results of Real Madrid’s presidential election, where Florentino Pérez secured another term but faced a challenge from businessman Enrique Riquelme, who managed to earn […]
Pope Leo XIV Visits Santiago Bernabéu as Real Madrid Unveil Special Edition Jersey
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Madrid produced one of the most remarkable scenes in the history of the Santiago Bernabéu, as Real Madrid welcomed the pontiff to its iconic stadium and commemorated the occasion with a special-edition jersey inspired by his papal identity. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez met Pope Leo XIV during the occasion […]
Report: Real Madrid Send UEFA Dossier Over Negreira Case
According to a report from AS, Real Madrid are preparing to take their campaign regarding the Negreira case directly to UEFA, with club president Florentino Pérez reportedly making the issue one of his key priorities following his recent re-election victory. The report claims that much of Real Madrid’s work behind the scenes in recent months […]
OPEN THREAD — Vague Promises: 9 Jun. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. The Final Collection of Letters To Whomever Will […]
What is Beautiful Football?
Between 2003 and 2018, in 14 completed seasons, José Mourinho finished outside the top two only twice. He won eight league titles and two Champions League titles. He won the Champions League with Porto and Inter Milan – both teams were deemed to have no right to win it. Mourinho’s career obviously took a steep […]
Real Madrid could offer €150 million for Julián Álvarez -report
Atlético de Madrid’s Julián Álvarez is the latest name linked to Real Madrid’s €150 million offer. Los Blancos are interested in the attacker and he could very well be on the team’s radar, according to a report from Sky Sports later echoed on MARCA and AS. Atlético will almost certainly reject Real Madrid’s offer, even […]
OPEN THREAD — But At What Cost?: 8 Jun. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. The Final Collection of Letters To Whomever Will […]
Enrique Riquelme Congratulates Florentino Pérez, Says Campaign Is “Only the Beginning”
Enrique Riquelme addressed Real Madrid members after losing the club’s presidential election to Florentino Pérez, congratulating the incumbent president while insisting that his candidacy had opened an important new chapter in the club’s political life. Riquelme, who mounted the first serious electoral challenge Pérez has faced since returning to the presidency in 2009, acknowledged Pérez’s […]
Florentino Pérez Addresses Real Madrid Members After Election Victory
Florentino Pérez spoke to the media at Madrid’s Eurobuilding Hotel following his victory in the Real Madrid presidential elections, expressing gratitude to club members, highlighting the scale of his mandate, and outlining his ambitions for the years ahead. The veteran president secured another term after defeating Enrique Riquelme in Sunday’s vote, a result that had […]
Florentino Pérez Wins Real Madrid Election, Secures New Mandate Until 2030
Florentino Pérez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president after defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme in Sunday’s election at Valdebebas, extending his leadership of the club through 2030. The result, which became official shortly after midnight, largely reflected what pre-election polling and exit surveys had suggested throughout the day. Pérez reportedly captured roughly two-thirds of the […]
OFFICIAL: Florentino Pérez re-elected as Real Madrid president
It’s now official. Florentino Pérez won Sunday’s election against Enrique Riquelme and has been re-elected as Real Madrid president. Pérez’s victory doesn’t come as a surprise, and while the official percentages have not been announced yet, it looks like around 70% of socios voted for him. Now, Real Madrid will be expected to officially announce […]
Florentino Pérez winning the election with around 65% of the votes, per exit polls
Current Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is expected to get re-elected and win today’s election with around 65% of the votes, according to exit polls published on both MARCA and AS. Mail-in votes are not considered in those exit polls and Pérez is likely to increase his lead there, per sources. The official result of […]
Klopp’s agent denies Real Madrid links
Jürgen Klopp’s agent Marc Kosicke has dismissed assertions by Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme, who claimed the German coach was his top choice to lead the team if he wins Sunday’s election. “It’s annoying, Jürgen Klopp is content in his role at Red Bull and has no ambitions of coaching a club. The Real […]
Endrick scores in Brazil’s last friendly before World Cup
Real Madrid striker Endrick scored the winning goal in Brazil’s 2-1 triumph over Egypt on Saturday night. Superstar winger Vinicius Jr also played 45 minutes — the same amount as Endrick — and started the game, while the youngster came off the bench in the second half. It was a similar theme for Brazil when […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: The Tactical Fit Of Real Madrid’s (Theoretical) 150m Galactico
RSVP IN NEW YORK AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Matt Wiltse discuss: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively over on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. Managing Madrid is a hub for all Madridistas with updated news, op-eds, tactical analyses, artwork, and of course, podcasts. It […]
Who am I? (Quiz 3)
Quiz 3: Who am I? This is Managing Madrid’s World Cup trivia series: Who am I? Throughout the tournament this summer, we’ll challenge our readers to identify former and current Real Madrid players who are competing or coaching at the greatest show on earth, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026. Answer […]
Real Madrid’s 2026 Presidential Election: What do Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme stand for?
On June 7, Real Madrid holds its first contested presidential election in 20 years. It will pit Florentino Pérez, 79, and seeking another four-year term, up against Enrique Riquelme, 37, a renewable energy entrepreneur and Cox Group CEO who has been a socio for over two decades. Pérez called early elections on May 12, framing […]
Pre-Election: June 6, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally treat to a sushi night: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou […]
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