A Red-Hot Assembly: Florentino Pérez’s Vision for Real Madrid
The 2024 General Assembly of Real Madrid proved to be anything but ordinary. With four major objectives in his sights, Florentino Pérez didn’t hold back in addressing pressing issues that will shape the future of the club. From the Ballon d’Or to the Super League, La Liga, and the Bernabéu, Pérez shared his vision and gave fans a glimpse into his unwavering commitment to Real Madrid’s dominance.
Ballon d’Or: Controversial Remarks on Vinicius’ Snub
Florentino Pérez didn’t mince words when discussing the Ballon d’Or, especially regarding Vinicius Junior’s exclusion. He expressed his frustration with the voting system, suggesting that countries like Namibia, Uganda, Albania, and Finland were behind Vinicius’ failure to win the prestigious award.
“Without Namibia, Uganda, Albania, and Finland, Vinicius would have won the Ballon d’Or. People who nobody knows are voting!”
Pérez’s comments sparked laughter and controversy, adding fuel to an ongoing debate over the transparency and credibility of the Ballon d’Or voting process.
Super League: Revamping Football with a Meritocratic Format
One of the key objectives for Pérez is the continued push for the Super League. He acknowledged the past challenges faced by the project, citing how the initial proposal struggled to adapt to the modern world. Nonetheless, Pérez remains dedicated to the concept and promises that the Super League will be restructured to be fully meritocratic, aiming to provide football for free and combat piracy.
“The Super League proposal to give football for free… Yes, it is innovative! We continue working.”
Pérez firmly believes that the future of football lies in a fairer and more competitive structure, free from the existing commercial restraints.
La Liga: Defending Real Madrid’s Financial Independence
Pérez also raised concerns about La Liga’s agreement with CVC, which proposed to take 11% of the profits for the next 50 years. His commitment to ensuring that Real Madrid’s financial future remains under the club’s control was crystal clear.
“I will kill myself so that Real Madrid’s money belongs to Real Madrid.”
This statement encapsulated Pérez’s determination to protect the club’s financial independence, signaling a firm stance against external influences that could weaken the club’s financial power.
Bernabéu: The Heart of Real Madrid’s Business
A discussion on the Bernabéu renovation project was also on the table, with Pérez emphasizing that concerts are a minor part of the stadium’s revenue. He clarified that the true focus remains on football, the museum, and the club’s retail operations.
“Our business is football, the museum, the shop…”
However, Pérez also acknowledged the challenge posed by the noise from concerts and promised to address this issue in future plans.
Pérez’s Vision: Champions League, Player Pressure, and Club’s Financial Growth
Pérez also commented on the growing physical and mental pressure on young players, like Jude Bellingham, who will have played 251 games by the age of 21. He criticized the Champions League format, noting that with more games, the value of each match has decreased by almost 30%. Despite the challenges, Pérez remains optimistic and confident about Real Madrid’s financial growth, with the club posting a €15.6 million profit for the 2023-24 financial year and setting a record budget for 2024-25.
“There are those who say that we are going to go bankrupt. But how are we going to go bankrupt?”
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