Perez's Rival Lifts Lid, Secures Spanish International and Coach for Real Madrid

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has lifted the veil on his sporting project, though he's still reluctant to name specific individuals, stating that "the campaign is long." Currently, he's focused on finalizing the project for club members, which he plans to officially present. Nevertheless, Riquelme has already offered some intriguing insights.

"There isn't a single Real Madrid player in the Spanish national team. For me, this is... in the 16 World Cups that have taken place, there have always been Real Madrid players. As a Madridista, this angers me, and the problem has a solution," Riquelme told "El Partidazo de Cope." He then dropped the bombshell: "If I become president of Real Madrid, there will be a Spanish international at the World Cup who will be a Real Madrid player."

Days ago, Riquelme announced he had already secured two major stars. Now, the nationality of one of them has been revealed, along with the fact that this player is part of the 26-man squad called up by Luis de la Fuente for this summer's World Cup.

A Coach Who Isn't Available

Following that statement, Riquelme also addressed the topic of a coach. Without mentioning names or giving specific hints, he revealed a crucial detail. "He is not available," the presidential candidate stated. This implies that the coach he has agreed with, should he win the election, is currently managing another team and is not out of work. This fact rules out many of the specialists previously speculated.

"We reached an agreement with the coach even before I announced my candidacy," he assured. This aligns with his previous statements that he first wanted to ensure he could offer a meaningful project before entering the elections. Having secured the support of a sporting director and a coach, Riquelme has taken the next step.

The Biggest Election Concern

Riquelme also answered other questions. Among them, his revelation about his biggest fear in the electoral process stood out: "Without a doubt, postal voting." He also commented on rumors attempting to link his candidacy with Pedro Sánchez's circle: "It seems to me that in this campaign, anything goes. This, of course, is completely untrue."