While the 37-year-old challenger Riquelme mounted a credible campaign backed by club legends like Raul Gonzalez, Fernando Hierro, and Iker Casillas, he ultimately fell short. Riquelme had promised to sign Manchester City star Erling Haaland, though those claims were dismissed by the player’s camp. Despite the loss, the renewable energy executive insisted this was only the start of his political journey.
Riquelme congratulated Perez and accepted the result. But he signaled that he will consider running again. “For us, this is not the end, this is the beginning,” Riquelme said. “Real Madrid won’t spend another 20 years without holding elections.”
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