Riquelme: I Congratulate Florentino Perez, and This is Not the End

Spanish businessman Enrique Riquelme spoke after losing the Real Madrid presidential election to Florentino Perez, congratulating the winning president and affirming that his electoral project will not stop at this result.

Riquelme said in his first statements after the announcement of the results: "I congratulate Florentino for achieving victory, and I also congratulate the members of Real Madrid who participated in the voting. It is also a very important result for our campaign."

He added: "For us, this is not the end, but the beginning. Real Madrid will not go another 20 years without real elections."

He also emphasized the importance of the club members' role in the future, saying: "Real Madrid members will continue to vote over the next four years, and we respect the club's legacy and history. We will continue to extend our hands for dialogue and discussion, which did not occur during this campaign."

Riquelme concluded his statements: "The most important thing is for the voices of Real Madrid members to be heard. It was a pleasure to be with all of you during this experience."