Florentino Pérez was the president of Real Madrid between 2000 and 2006, and since 2009 he has been serving his second term at the head of the Spanish team. The residents of the capital held a general meeting on Sunday, where the 77-year-old club president mentioned the divisions, but most of the talk was of course about the soccer team that has won six Champions League victories in the last ten years. In his annual evaluation speech, Pérez also talked about his players, in addition to the new signings (including Kylian Mbappé and Endrick), especially Vinícius Júnior, who missed out on the Ballon d’Or, and scored a goal in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, gave an annual evaluation speech
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“We are proud of a player like Vinícius Júnior. He is the best player in the world for many. Dear Vini, I want you to know that Real Madrid fans are proud of you. The unfair moments you had to endure in many cases also helped make you the player you became. Rodri is a great footballer, I like him too, but I believe that only his performance last year would have deserved the Ballon d’Or, not this year – he said the Real Madrid club president, who also criticizes the Ballon d’Or voting system, according to whom his team missed the gala because of this arrangement. – There are journalists whom no one knows, and yet they voted. For example
Without the votes of Uganda, Namibia, Albania and Finland, Vinícius would have won the Ballon d’Or.
The system must change, and only recognized, respectable people who risk their reputation with their vote should vote.”
The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, scolded both UEFA and FIFA
In his speech at the general assembly, Pérez said goodbye to the retiring Toni Kroos and his departing soccer players, and wished the injured a speedy recovery, highlighting Éder Militao and Daniel Carvajal.
Daniel Carvajal was seriously injured against Villarreal
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Regarding the injured, Florentino Pérez said that fatigue and excessive strain can cause the problems. In connection with this, he added that by changing the format of the Club World Cup for FIFA and UEFA for the Champions League, it put the best footballers in an even more difficult situation, since the value of each match was reduced, but the number of them was significantly increased. According to Pérez, the Club World Cup will ruin his players’ summer vacation,
and the BL as a downright unfair administration system called itand according to him, the new format has already shown that this is not a good solution.
The president of Real Madrid also said that he believes that football is seriously damaged and that it has never been worse than it is today. In addition to the previously mentioned, he cited as an example the fact that the rights to broadcast the Italian league were sold at a much lower price than expected, while the CVC responsible for broadcasting the French and Spanish leagues is being investigated for corruption.
“Fans are suffering from the unacceptable cost of watching football. Piracy is at an unacceptable level. We also proposed the European Super League and its free viewing so that football could change in favor of the sport,” said Florentino Pérez about the series, which is also supported by Real Madrid, which could be launched as early as next year.
**Given Mr. Pérez’s contentious statements regarding UEFA and FIFA, do you believe Real Madrid will take a more active role in challenging their decisions in the future? What forms might this challenge take, and how might it impact the wider football landscape?**
## Real Madrid’s Future: An Interview
**Welcome back to “World Today News!” Today, we’re discussing the recent statements made by Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, during the club’s general assembly. To help us unpack Mr. Pérez’s comments, we have with us today two esteemed guests:**
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**Thank you both for joining us. Let’s dive into the discussion.**
**Section 1: Vinicius Jr. and the Ballon d’Or**
* Mr. Pérez expressed his strong belief that Vinicius Jr. deserved the Ballon d’Or. He criticized the voting system, mentioning specific countries he felt shouldn’t have voting power. Guests, what are your thoughts on these comments?
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* Beyond the voting process itself, do you agree with Mr. Pérez’ assessment of Vinicius Jr.’s performance compared to Rodri’s? What qualities make a player deserving of the Ballon d’Or in your opinion?
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**Section 2: Criticisms of UEFA and FIFA**
* Mr. Pérez voiced strong disapproval regarding the changing format of both the Club World Cup and the Champions League, labeling the latter’s system “unfair.” What are your perspectives on these changes, and do you share Mr. Pérez’ concerns about player fatigue and the dilution of competition?
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* Mr. Pérez also stated that “football is seriously damaged” and that “it [has] never been worse.” Do you agree with this statement? What issues contribute to his view, and are there any potential solutions that could positively impact the future of the sport?
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**Section 3: The European Super League**
* Mr. Pérez reiterated his support for the European Super League, arguing that it would make football more accessible to fans by offering free viewing. This proposal has been met with significant resistance in the past. What are your thoughts on the proposed Super League, considering both its potential benefits and drawbacks?
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* What alternative solutions could address the issues Mr. Pérez highlighted, like high viewing costs and piracy, without resorting to a closed league system?
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**Conclusion**
* Thank you both for sharing your valuable insights. This has been a fascinating discussion about the state of football and the future of Real Madrid. What final thoughts do you have for our viewers regarding the issues raised by Mr. Pérez’s speech?
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