Enrique Riquelme Sidesteps Jose Mourinho Links as Florentino Perez Challenge Begins

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Enrique Riquelme Sidesteps Jose Mourinho Links as Florentino Perez Challenge Begins

Riquelme has distanced himself from links to Mourinho as he mounts a challenge to Perez in the first Real Madrid presidential election in 20 years. "I cannot comment on someone… questions should be directed elsewhere," Riquelme said. Perez is a longtime admirer of Mourinho, who has reportedly agreed a two-year deal to return as Madrid recorded back-to-back trophyless seasons.

By Tanish Chachra

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Riquelme, opposing the incumbent Florentino Perez, who is planning private funding at Real Madrid, said, "I am completely against privatising the club if elected." The candidate believes the club could reduce costs by $150-160 million without touching the sporting side. This comes as he challenges Perez in the first contested election in 20 years after two trophyless seasons.

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Crystal Palace Explore Jadon Sancho Move as Manchester United Exit Looms

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Sancho is attracting Palace interest ahead of a likely United exit, with his contract expiring this summer and no new offer on the table. The winger spent last season on loan at Aston Villa and would reportedly love to stay there, but several Premier League clubs are interested. His $318,000-a-week wages could be a major obstacle for Palace.

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USMNT Confirm 26-Man World Cup Squad as Tanner Tessmann Misses Out

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USMNT Confirm 26-Man World Cup Squad as Tanner Tessmann Misses Out

The USMNT confirmed their 26-man World Cup squad: Turner, Freese, Brady; Dest, Richards, Robinson, Ream, McKenzie, Scally, Freeman, Arfsten, Trusty; Adams, Berhalter, McKennie, Roldan, Reyna, Tillman; Pulisic, Weah, Aaronson, Zendejas, Balogun, Pepi and Wright. Tessmann misses out, while Mario Pochettino keeps Pepi, Reyna and Zendejas in after weeks of selection debate.

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Noni Madueke Cleared for PSG Final After Injury Scare Against Crystal Palace

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Noni Madueke Cleared for PSG Final After Injury Scare Against Crystal Palace

Madueke is expected to be fit for Arsenal’s Champions League final against PSG on May 30 after his Crystal Palace substitution was linked to cramp, not injury. He scored the winner before joining the trophy lift, saying, “It’s an amazing feeling, one you can’t put into words.” Madueke now eyes the European glory, then England’s World Cup campaign.

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Deco Addresses Joao Pedro Talks After Returning to Barcelona

Deco landed in Barcelona after reportedly meeting Joao Pedro’s agents in London, but kept quiet on the transfer links. “At the moment, we can’t say anything,” he said. The sporting director admitted Barca “need to bring some players” and added they have not spoken to Chelsea yet as the club weighs attacking options. Julian Alvarez is also linked to Barca.

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