The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, once again placed himself at the center of the football conversation during the club’s General Assembly. He opened his address by insisting that the institution is “stronger than ever” and “the world’s greatest reference,” but that calm introduction quickly shifted into a much harsher message loaded with accusations, frustrations and pointed criticism toward several major figures in Spanish and European football.

LaLiga, Tebas and the Negreira Case Under Fire

Florentino repeatedly leaned on the phrase “not normal” to emphasize the strength of his remarks. His first target was Javier Tebas, accusing the LaLiga president of running a competition that “only protects his own privileges.” He questioned the push to stage league matches outside Spain and reminded that “even Frenkie de Jong disagrees with it.”

He then criticized the league for supporting “economic injections” for Barcelona and Villarreal through matches in Miami, something he labeled an unfair advantage. Florentino also pointed out the disparity in wages within LaLiga, claiming that league executives earn far more than their counterparts in the Premier League, and noted that Real Madrid was the only club to formally appeal the situation to the Consejo Superior de Deportes.

The atmosphere grew even heavier when he turned to the Negreira Case, recalling the more than €8 million paid by Barcelona to the former vice president of Spain’s refereeing committee over 17 years, a period he highlighted as coinciding with “Barcelona’s best sporting era.” According to Pérez, it is impossible to “move on” while referees involved in that period remain active.

UEFA and the Super League: A Battle That Refuses to End

The final stretch of his speech was devoted to the topic he has defended for years: the European Super League. Florentino confirmed that Real Madrid has filed a financial claim against UEFA, arguing that the organization caused economic damage by attempting to block the creation of the new competition.

He insisted that clubs “have the right to organize their own tournaments” and declared that “no institution can threaten those who seek alternatives.” For Pérez, failing to push forward with the Super League after the recent court ruling would be “walking away from billions.”

He also fired at the modern international calendar, describing it as “harmful,” noting that several Real Madrid players surpassed 80 matches last season — something he linked directly to the spike in injuries.

Institutional Support and Applause for the President

Beyond the fiery speech, the assembly moved forward smoothly on the financial side. Members approved the club’s accounts without resistance: €1.185 billion in revenue, €598 million in net assets and a profit of €24.3 million, with an optimistic outlook for next season.

Applause came at key moments, especially when Florentino referenced the departures of club legends such as Carlo Ancelotti, Luka Modrić, Lucas Vázquez, Raúl González, and Chus Mateo.
And when a member suggested declaring Javier Tebas a persona non grata, Florentino answered with a dose of irony: “What do we gain if we all agree?”