“I’m still here”: Perez reacted strongly to the rumors about his illness.
Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Perez, spoke publicly for the first time about the increasing rumors surrounding his situation. The Spanish official said that there is a coordinated campaign against him, but this won’t change his plans. “I’m still the president. No external pressures will make me change my position,” said Perez. He also denied the reports in the media about his serious illness. According to him, those rumors are completely unfounded. “It’s all made up. It’s a pity that the media spreads such lies. But I’ve gotten used to this situation over time.” Perez confirmed that he continues to oversee all strategic matters related to the club as usual. Sources close to Santiago Bernabeu emphasize that the management of Real Madrid doesn’t intend to respond to these provocations, focusing instead on sports-related matters and preparing for the new season.