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Florentino Perez deserves a lot of credit for where Real Madrid is right now. The Spanish administrator has been the club’s president for decades and is rightly unopposed for the job.
Under his leadership, the club has reached unprecedented heights and has become football’s most venerable institution. Furthermore, the men in white have established themselves as Europe’s indisputable monarchs.
Florentino Perez expounded on Real Madrid’s historic history, brilliant future, and powerful present during the club’s General Assembly earlier today. As part of it, he made a point of mentioning various players who are or were at the club.
He started by emphasizing the significance of Real Madrid’s winning mentality and the excellence that existed inside the dressing room.
“This team will never tire of winning because it is filled with extraordinary talent.” Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most successful managers in international football, leads this squad. It is an exceptional representation of Real Madrid’s ideals.”
“Every day, I work to ensure that this club remains the best in the world.” This club is continuously striving for more; it is a method to comprehend sport as well as life,” he said of his contribution to the organization.
Unsurprisingly, the first player he mentioned was Jude Bellingham. The English sensation has taken the football world by storm this season, and Perez reiterated the concerns of many commentators across the world concerning his ceiling.
“At only 20 years old, Bellingham is one of the best players in the world.” He will be remembered as a Real Madrid icon.”
The president also gave an update on the status of contract renewals, which have been moving quickly in recent weeks.
“We have announced Vinicius, Rodrygo, Valverde, and Camavinga’s renewals.” They are critical to Real Madrid’s future.”
While the majority of his statement was centered on the squad’s current, he made a point to acknowledge the many players that aided the team across all competitions until last season, most notably Karim Benzema.
“Karim Benzema, Madridistas will never forget your football.”
“Benzema is a player that defined a fantastic period in our club. He is a one-of-a-kind and unrepeatable player. “Thank you very much, Karim,” he said.
Continuing on the influence of Marco Asensio, who departed Real Madrid last summer, the club president said,
“Asensio left us at the end of last season, having won 17 titles with the club.” Thank you a lot.”
Perez did not fail to thank the club’s less notable players from previous season, who also departed the club.
“I want to thank Hazard, Odriozola and Mariano for their time at the club,” added the Uruguayan.
Staying on the subject of players who are no longer part of Carlo Ancelotti’s team, the administrator expressed his support for the wounded players.
“I stand by Courtois and Militao.” Two of the world’s top players who endured the worst that can happen to an athlete. With our hearts.”
The Spanish billionaire then discussed the Spanish Women’s National Team and their victory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, emphasizing the role of Real Madrid players.
“I’d like to congratulate the women’s national team on their World Cup victory.” We should all be proud, and that is exactly how we feel.”
“I congratulate the team’s eight Real Madrid players.” They are fully aware that they have altered history. “We will never forget Olga Carmona’s goal,” he said.
The 76-year-old has long been an outspoken supporter of the European Super League, believing it is critical to the advancement of the sport.
“The game of football is experiencing an unprecedented institutional crisis.” The situation is critical. Either we act now or football will perish. As a result, the Super League initiative is now more important than ever,” he added of the planned tournament.
Perez slammed the commonly utilized VAR technology in sports, questioning its accuracy.
“No one knows who draws the VAR lines.” This is what we don’t see, and it’s causing additional worries about referees. We don’t see the whole picture. It is a constant in all games, and it is this that is raising concerns about Spanish arbitration.”
The Real Madrid president also addressed the Negreira affair, which has landed Barcelona in hot water, saying:
“We must respect the times of justice.” It is unusual for a football club to pay the Vice President of the Referees Committee €8 million over a 20-year period. As an injured party, we were admitted. It is a serious situation that is harming the reputation of Spanish football.”
