Perez Seeks Re-election Amid Real Madrid's Trophyless Season

Florentino Perez, the president of Real Madrid, announced on Tuesday his intention to seek re-election, stating he will not resign despite the club's current struggles. At 79 years old, Perez addressed the press, acknowledging that Real Madrid would finish the season without any trophies following a 2-0 defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou, which allowed Barcelona to claim the La Liga title with three games to spare.

Real Madrid also faced an exit in the Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich. Current coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who replaced Xabi Alonso in January, is unlikely to remain in his position next season, with former coach Jose Mourinho linked to a potential return.

Perez defended his bid for a new term against what he described as an "absurd campaign" targeting the club amid poor results. He also mentioned a fine of €500,000 imposed on player Fede Valverde due to public altercations.

Additionally, Perez plans to send a 500-page dossier to UEFA alleging corruption involving Spanish referees, particularly concerning former vice president Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.