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GUESS WHO?: June 5, 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 do a World Cup Marathon with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, […]
Olise is Florentino Pérez’s €150 million player -report
Florentino Pérez revealed during his interview in Horizonte that he will send a €150 million offer for a “star-caliber player” next Tuesday assuming that he wins the elections this weekend, and while Iker Jiménez asked him about Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise and the president said that the Frenchman wasn’t the player he was talking about, […]
Josko Gvardiol on Real Madrid links: “I’m happy at Manchester City”
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol stated he is happy at Manchester City, amid rumors of Real Madrid being interested in signing him. Real Madrid signed Ibrahima Konate a few days ago, and have been reportedly looking into signing a left-footed central defender who can also play on the left as a full-back. Gvardiol’s name has […]
Real Madrid News Roundup: Casillas Weighs In On Elections, Koeman Reacts To Dumfries Signing
Thursday was dominated by the escalating Real Madrid presidential election campaign, but a couple notable comments may have flown under the radar. Here’s a roundup of some of the day’s smaller stories (that didn’t make the headlines already). Casillas on the elections Speaking at the presentation of the 33rd edition of LaLiga Futures, Real Madrid […]
Florentino Pérez Promises €150 Million Galáctico Signing
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez made a series of eye-catching claims during an appearance on Horizonte, the Cuatro program hosted by Iker Jiménez, discussing the club’s transfer plans, José Mourinho’s expected return, the presidential election campaign, and his legacy after more than two decades in charge. Perhaps the most explosive revelation came when Pérez hinted […]
Riquelme Unveils Casillas And Del Bosque, Defends Haaland Claims, Attacks Current Governance
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme spent Thursday making the rounds in the Spanish media, giving interviews to both El Partidazo de COPE and Diario AS, where he doubled down on his headline-grabbing promises to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri while outlining a sweeping vision for the future of the club. The candidate insisted he […]
Roberto Carlos: “I know a lot of people from Atlético and Barça, and they’re the ones who don’t want Florentino to stay”
Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos continutes to publicly endorse Florentino Pérez ahead of the club’s upcoming presidential elections, speaking in support of the longtime president during an appearance on TVE. Carlos, one of the most decorated players in club history and a longtime ally of Pérez, made it clear that he intends to vote for […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: The Real Madrid Elections From A Socio’s Perspective
RSVP IN NEW YORK AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Eduardo Alvarez 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 […]
Benfica confirm Florentino Pérez’s Real Madrid will pay €15 million for Mourinho
Benfica have officially announced that Real Madrid will pay José Mourinho’s €15 million release clause if Florentino Pérez wins the elections this weekend. Sport Lisboa e Benfica – Futebol, SAD (“Benfica SAD”) hereby informs that the candidacy of President Florentino Pérez for the Real Madrid CF elections has expressed a firm intention to hire coach […]
Valverde: “I never imagined being Real Madrid’s captain”
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde talked to Uruguayan TV AUF and shared some thoughts about the upcoming FIFA World Cup and also about the club. “Wearing the armband is something incredible; I never imagined being captain for Real Madrid, and I thoroughly enjoy every opportunity to wear the armband. It carries some pressure too. When […]
Who am I? (Quiz 2)
Quiz 2: 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 […]
Open Thread: June 4, 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 do a movie Marathon with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou […]
Alexis Mac Allister’s Father Denies Real Madrid Contact
Rumors surfaced linking Alexis Mac Allister with a move to Real Madrid in Argentinian newspaper Olé, but the player’s father has moved to dismiss the speculation. Speaking to Erem News, Carlos Mac Allister denied reports suggesting there has been contact between Real Madrid and the Liverpool midfielder’s camp. “What has been circulating about Alexis is […]
Enrique Riquelme Raises the Stakes in Real Madrid Presidential Race with Haaland Promise and €12 Million Guarantee
Today, Real Madrid’s presidential campaign has taken a dramatic turn. Challenger Enrique Riquelme, who is running against longtime president Florentino Pérez, appeared on Spanish television program El Hormiguero carrying a notarized document and making perhaps the boldest promise of the election cycle: if elected president, he will sign both Erling Haaland and Rodri for Real […]
Florentino Pérez confirms Mourinho will be Real Madrid’s coach
Florentino Pérez’s candidacy has confirmed that José Mourinho will coach Real Madrid when Pérez wins the elections this weekend. It was all but confirmed, but Pérez decided to announce it while Enrique Riquelme was live on one of Spain’s most-watched TV shows, El Hormiguero. Mourinho will return to the Spanish capital more than a decade […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Dumfries, Konate, Elections, Mourinho.
NYC podcast RSVP On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Leah Revelle, Lucas Navarrete, Mehedi Hassan, and Sam Sharpe — along with Members live on the Zoom call — discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a […]
Open Thread: June 3, 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 do a movie marathon night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, […]
Ceballos closing in on Ajax move -report
Real Madrid and Ajax are very close to finalizing a deal for Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos, who appears to be set to join the Eredivisie giants for a €6 million transfer, according to a report from MARCA which was later echoed on AS. Ajax’s new coach Míchel is very keen on signing Ceballos, so the […]
Florentino Pérez: “I will announce Real Madrid’s first major signing on Thursday”
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, who is expected to comfortably win the elections this weekend, talked in an interview with El Español and revealed that he is going to announce a major signing on Thursday, one signing that would come to fruition if he gets re-elected. This Thursday, I will announce Real Madrid’s first major […]
Real Madrid set to sign Dumfries -report
Real Madrid have decided to trigger Denzel Dumfries’ €25 million release clause on his contract with Inter Milan and the Dutch defender will be the club’s first signing this summer, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Matteo Moretto and the Spanish media. Dumfries will be Carvajal’s replacement and could compete for the starting spot with […]
Who am I? (Quiz 1)
Introducing 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. The results of Quiz 1 will be […]
Francesco Toldo Reflects on Real Madrid, Inter, Mourinho, and the Bernabéu Ahead of Corazón Classic Match
Real Madrid and Inter Milan will renew a historic European rivalry later this month, albeit in a more nostalgic setting, when the two clubs’ legends meet at the Santiago Bernabéu for the Corazón Classic Match. The charity fixture, scheduled for June 13, will see Real Madrid Leyendas face Inter Legends, with proceeds going toward the […]
Real Madrid Electoral Board Rebukes Enrique Riquelme’s Claims Ahead of Presidential Vote
With less than a week remaining before Real Madrid members head to the polls, tensions surrounding the club’s presidential election have escalated. The club’s Electoral Board released an official statement addressing concerns raised by challenger Enrique Riquelme, who had questioned aspects of the electoral process, including the handling of the membership registry and the security […]
Casillas On The Sporting Director: “We’re talking about a guy like Raúl. There’s not much to say, he’s a 100% Real Madrid supporter.”
Iker Casillas Reflects on Real Madrid, Goalkeeping Greats, Retirement, and the Club’s Future at Legends Museum Event MADRID — Real Madrid icon Iker Casillas shared memories from his legendary career during the presentation of the “Casillas: The Legacy of a Legend” collection at the Legends Museum in Madrid, offering reflections on some of the defining […]
Konaté set to sign a four-year contract with Real Madrid -report
French defender Ibrahima Konaté is set to sign a four-year deal with Real Madrid, according to a report published on AS. Konaté has reached an agreement with Florentino Pérez and will be a madridista as soon as Pérez wins the elections this upcoming weekend. His deal will also include an option to extend it for […]