Florentino Pérez has stepped up to the microphone, and he's not holding back. In a surprise press conference called amid growing turmoil at Real Madrid, the club's president addressed everything from trophy droughts to the most personal of rumors—and he's firing back at critics who, he says, are running "campaigns against the club and against me."
Let's set the scene. Real Madrid haven't lifted a major trophy in two seasons. Tensions in the dressing room are simmering. The sense of cohesion that once defined Los Blancos has frayed. And in the vacuum, whispers have grown louder: about Pérez's leadership, his future, and even his health.
That's where things got personal. "Some have even told me I have terminal cancer," Pérez said bluntly. "I want to take this opportunity to let those who have been concerned about me know that I’m still president of Real Madrid and my company, and that my health is perfect." He went on to challenge the logic of the rumors: "If I had cancer, as has been said, I’d have to go to a cancer centre. Wouldn't it have been all over the world?"
But Pérez didn't stop at defending his own name. He turned the spotlight on the club's unique structure and the tactics he believes are being used against it. "At Real Madrid, there isn’t just one owner; it’s the 1,000 members who make up the club," he explained. "The results haven’t been the best, but in sports, you don’t always win. They’re taking advantage of the situation to attack me personally."
And then came the big announcement. Pérez confirmed that he has formally asked the electoral board to begin the process for the board of directors elections. It's a move that signals he's not going anywhere—and that he's ready to fight for a fresh mandate.
For fans who bleed white, this is more than just a press conference. It's a reminder that even in the toughest seasons, the heartbeat of Real Madrid is resilience. Whether you're cheering from the stands or gearing up for your own match day, one thing is clear: the spirit of the club is as fierce as ever.