‘Simply here to improve his business’ – Florentino Perez talks Enrique Riquelme, Negreira case, Mourinho, Vinicius renewal
Florentino Perez has publicly criticized his presidential rival, Enrique Riquelme, accusing him of using Real Madrid for personal gain. Perez has chosen to remain largely silent while Riquelme has been vocal in his campaign. The Real Madrid president also highlighted questionable aspects of Riquelme's campaign financing.
- ▪Florentino Perez rejected the idea of debating Enrique Riquelme, stating he would not engage with him.
- ▪Perez accused Riquelme of seeking to use Real Madrid to improve his business interests.
- ▪He pointed out that Riquelme's campaign is linked to the controversial presidency of Ramon Calderon.
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