© DIARIO AS, S.L. Following Perez's re-election, Madrid splashed out around £225million on the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso in the summer of 2009. Since its founding, the club has had 18 different presidents. - Valentín Beato, 44 - 28037 Madrid [España] - Tel. A club statement read: "In Madrid, on 19 June 2017, at 00:01 hours, the electoral board of Real Madrid met at their headquarters in order to deal with and decide the issues listed below. The Peninsula newspaper provides extensive news coverage, incisive analyses and trenchant commentary from around the world, but with firm roots and primary focus on life in Qatar. Madrid are fresh from winning a first Spanish title since 2012 to go with a third Champions League in four seasons. The club is owned by the club-members of Real Madrid CF, and similarly to a limited liability company, they elect the president by a ballot. Games, times and schedule of week 3, Conmebol sends letter to FIFA regarding MLS position, Man City target Rúben Dias 'almost certainly' done with Benfica, Real Madrid: Zidane hits LaLiga hundred after Betis win, Man City boss Guardiola slams schedule: "Nobody cares about the players". In addition, under Bernabéu's presidency the club won the most trophies (32). ¡Exclusive here! FLORENTINO PEREZ will serve another term as Real Madrid president after standing unopposed for re-election - with the Cristiano Ronaldo situation to take priority. Ramon Calderon took over as president between 2006-09, before Perez returned to the role eight years ago after his three possible rivals all withdrew from the election race, with the 57.4million euros bank guarantee seemingly the big stumbling block. ¡Sign up!. Santiago Bernabéu remains the oldest president of the club (35 years, from 1943 to 1978). Madrid also confirmed the make-up of the club's board of directors. Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a football club based in Madrid, Spain that competes in a football league called La Liga, the most senior football league in Spain. Candidates have until June 18 to come forward, with the statement adding: "In the case that more than one candidate is announced, the Electoral board will make public the date and place for voting.". Florentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez needs to try and convince Cristiano Ronaldo to stay put, Cristiano Ronaldo tells agent to 'do everything possible' for Man Utd, Monaco star Kylian Mbappe ‘only wants to join Real Madrid’, Jose Mourinho does not want to sign Cristiano Ronaldo at Man Utd. Real Madrid call presidential election . During that time Perez also employed six different managers before finally quitting himself in February 2006 after seeing Madrid go three years without winning a major trophy. Since its foundation, Real Madrid has been owned and run only by its members (all Spanish) called socios, unlike most European football clubs. Madrid are keen to keep hold of him but will not stand in his way if he does decide to leave. The 2017 Deloitte Football Money League listed Madrid's revenue in the 2015-16 season at 620.1 million euros ($696.8 million, £538.4 million), the third highest in the world. The club's Electoral Board confirmed the news via a statement after the decision was ratified on Friday (AEST). LALIGA: REAL MADRID - BARCELONA - ATLETICO MADRID, BUNDESLIGA: BAYERN MUNICH - BORUSSIA DORTMUND - SHALKE, UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: MANCHESTER UNITED - REAL MADRID - PSG, UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE: ARSENAL - LAZIO - VILLARREAL, Ref got it right: Zidane addresses penalty critics, Guardiola gets emotional over player welfare, Arteta fears virus threat from international break, Union close to Karius loan deal with Liverpool. As no other candidature was put forward to the board and by virtue of article 40, paragraph E, item 2 of the current articles of association within the club, is it proclaimed that Mr Florentino Perez Rodriguez is president of Real Madrid.