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Florentino Perez

Florentino Perez — president of Real Madrid, considering appointing Jose Mourinho amid internal turmoil and trophy drought.

2026-05-012026-06-05

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Real president Florentino Perez has vowed to bring back Mourinho to the Bernabeu, 13 years after he left the club in 2013, as he seeks re-election this weekend.

    Benfica say Real Madrid must pay 15m euros to sign Mourinho
  3. Citizen Digital

    Riquelme, a successful businessman, is challenging Florentino Perez, who has been president since 2009.

    City weigh legal action after Real Madrid presidential hopeful targets Haaland
  4. May 2026
  5. The Standard

    "We haven't had two easy seasons but I am sure we will come back to win, this is Real Madrid," said a tearful Carvajal, who won 27 trophies with Real.The defender thanked his team-mates past and present, president Florentino Perez, his family and the fans in an emotional speech o

    Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win over Athletic Club
  6. Citizen Digital

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    Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says will leave post
  7. Citizen Digital

    "Carvajal is a legend and a symbol of Real Madrid and its academy," said Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

    Carvajal to leave Real Madrid at end of season
  8. Citizen Digital

    Currently coaching Benfica, selecting the divisive Mourinho would be a gamble on the part of president Florentino Perez after Los Blancos finished without a major trophy for a second consecutive season.

    Arbeloa 'happy' if Mourinho back at Real Madrid next season
  9. Citizen Digital

    The proceedings targeted the company Real Madrid Estadio, which runs the iconic stadium, reopened in 2023 after a rebuild, as well as its administrator, Jose Angel Sanchez, the right-hand man of club president Florentino Perez.

    Real Madrid win legal battle over Bernabeu concert noise
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeReal Madrid officially started their electoral process on Thursday, after president Florentino Perez announced his decision to call elections, in which he will stand.

    Real Madrid start presidential election process
  11. Citizen Digital

    Exacerbating the situation, president Florentino Perez is weighing up a dramatic managerial twist, with former coach Jose Mourinho linked with a return to the Santiago Bernabeu.

    Mbappe, Mourinho, meltdown: Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
  12. Citizen Digital

    Madrid president Florentino Perez appointed Arbeloa in January to replace Xabi Alonso, who lasted just a few months at the helm.

    Benfica's Mourinho says no contact with Real Madrid

Yesterday

  1. Benfica sets 15 million euro release clause for Mourinho

    Benfica confirmed that Real Madrid must pay 15 million euros to sign coach Jose Mourinho, as Real president Florentino Perez seeks to bring back the Portuguese manager 13 years after he left the club in 2013.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Manchester City considers legal action over Haaland transfer claim

    Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme announced on Spanish television that he would sign striker Erling Haaland if elected, while also expressing intent to pursue Spain midfielder Rodri.

    18 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. Mourinho considered as Riquelme bids for Real Madrid presidency

    Jose Mourinho has been lined up as a potential candidate in a Real Madrid election battle, with candidate Riquelme reportedly promising to bring in players including Haaland and Rodri.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to end La Liga season

    Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-2 in Alvaro Arbeloa's final game as coach, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from Spain's top flight. Kylian Mbappe scored his 25th goal of the season for Real Madrid, and Celta Vigo qualified for Europa League with a 1-0 win over Sevilla.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. Real Madrid coach Arbeloa confirms departure at season end

    Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Friday he will leave his role at the end of a trophyless season, with José Mourinho reported to be returning to the club. Arbeloa said he would not work on Mourinho's staff if the Portuguese coach is appointed as his successor.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Real Madrid captain Carvajal to depart at season end

    Real Madrid announced that captain Dani Carvajal, a 34-year-old Spain international who played 450 times for the club and won 27 trophies including six Champions Leagues, will leave at the end of the season. Carvajal came through Real Madrid's La Fabrica academy, left for Bayer Leverkusen in 2012, and was bought back the following summer.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Arbeloa says he'd be happy if Mourinho returns to Real Madrid

    Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho, currently at Benfica, replaces him and leads the club next season. Mourinho previously managed Madrid between 2010 and 2013.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Real Madrid wins legal battle over Bernabeu stadium concert noise

    Real Madrid has won a legal dispute with a residents association over noise pollution from concerts at Santiago Bernabeu, with the court concluding that neither the stadium company nor its administrator bear responsibility.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Real Madrid opens election for club presidency

    Real Madrid officially started its electoral process with a 10-day window for candidacy submissions until May 23. President Florentino Perez announced he will run again despite being re-elected unopposed in January 2025, and water and energy businessman Enrique Riquelme is reportedly considering entering the race.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 7 May

  1. Real Madrid face Barcelona amid internal turmoil, trophy drought

    Real Madrid meet Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday trailing by 11 points with four matches remaining in La Liga, facing potential relegation from the title race. The club is in disarray, with fans protesting Mbappe's commitment, two training-ground bust-ups reported, and manager Alvaro Arbeloa at odds with players as president Perez considers appointing Jose Mourinho.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Benfica coach Mourinho denies Real Madrid contact

    Benfica's head coach José Mourinho has stated he has had no contact with Real Madrid.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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