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My thoughts on the Real Madrid elections, The Spain squad for the World Cup, and some headaches Mourinho may face next season.

We have never seen this version of Florentino Perez: agitated, cynical, defiant. Real Madrid's president shows us his vulnerable side. Here are my thoughts on the craziest press conference our president has ever given.

Real Madrid is a socio-based democracy on paper, but less so in practice. I give you my views as a voting socio of the club.

Enrique Riquelme declares he will run for the presidency of Real Madrid. But can anyone really beat Florentino?

The Bernabeu says goodby to two legendary players in one of the most glorious periods in football history : Dani Carvajal and David Alaba.

I am a lifelong socio of Real Madrid. I have been attending matches at the Bernabeu for over 50 years. I live 200 meters from the stadium and attend every match. I am not a journalist. I am not a pundit. I am a Madridista. Join me for my commentary and analysis of the greatest football club in the world, and the greatest sporting organization in history. HALA MADRID !!

My thoughts on the Champions League Final as well as an update on the Real Madrid elections.

I review the most recent strategies for the Real Madrid presidency as well as Barca's most recent ridiculous moves.

Riquelme loses credibility after everyone denies his Harland play. In the meantime, Florentino shows another master stroke. The Real Madrid elections as they are today.

The wheels have come off the Riquelme campaign, while Florentino prepares to repeat his Galactico mistake.

Only two of the four of us chose to vote yesterday. So my older son and I went to Valdevebas to vote. The whole setup was pretty impressive.

With rumors of a possible Vini departure to Arsenal, Real Madrid is reinforcing at a torrid pace. I discuss the possible addition of Rodri as well as Yan Diomande into an already heavily fortified squad.

Argentina's players were disgraceful. Enzo Fernandez is a pig. And Messi was not much better. Let's cut through the propaganda and speak the truth. Spain saved football and truth and decency. VIVA ESPANA !

The Global Madridista analyses the World Cup thus far, arguing nothing has been a fluke so far. And he explains the significance of the Cucurella signing and what it really means for Real Madrid next season.

The Madridista World Cup Update : My thoughts on Bernardo Silva, and on the early performances our beloved players: Vini, Brahim and Arda.

My thoughts on the Julian Alvarez bluff, Mourinho's latest requests and concerns regarding the World Cup.

Spain and Argentina represent polar opposites in the world of the Beautiful Game. Poise, beauty and attacking positivity against a cynical, thorny and violent tenacity. These two sides could not be more different. Tomorrow will tell us who will prevail.

One of the most dramatic and controversial World Cups in recent history comes down to the wire. Psychology and rivalry will come into play like never before. France comes in guns blazing and England will face a mentally tough Argentina side and possibly hostile referees. Some thoughts ahead of these historic semifinals.

France vs Morocco disappointed us all. Morocco was not the team we had seen thus far in the tournament. And France found a way in a style of match it typically dislikes. Kylian continues to shine but underscores the penalty enigma that has afflicted football for decades.

One of the best World Cups in recent memory is being poisoned by blatant corruption. The football world and the beautiful game deserve better.

What an incredible World Cup. Jude powers England, Haaland is a beast and Vini must return home.

This World Cup has exceeded expectations. Here are my thoughts, as always from the Madridista lens.

Vini's renewal is stuck and may never get un-stuck. My reasons for believing his renewal is not guaranteed. I also volunteer my thoughts on Real Madrid's recent signings.

The good, the bad and the ugly so far in this 2026 World Cup. My thoughts on the biggest teams so far.

Real Madrid's reinforcements in this transfer window are numerous and exciting. But the numbers need to add up. As difficult as this is, players need to leave. The Global Madridista goes over the biggest departure candidates and implications for the squad.

Summer friendlies are not important on paper. But we got some fascinating takeaways from this one: Mourinho's fear factor and why Endrick needs to stay at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid is stuck on three fronts and for very different reasons. The Global Madridista assesses the likelihood of success in bringing Diomande and Rodri as well as the chances of renewing Vini.

Real Madrid has just renewed one of the best players in the world. Vinicius is explosive and technical, and electrifies the world with his speed and skill. And yet his presence may create problems for Mourinho's tactical design of the squad. Football is about balance and collective play. Will Vini's presence hinder Mou's ability to achieve this ?

Real Madrid played two completely different halves of football. But the second half gave the world a glimpse of what this squad can do. Football world beware, The King is Alive !

Real Madrid's match against Espanyol was disappointing in many ways. The Bernabeu is the most unforgivable stadium in the world and Mourinho's men will have to do better. Expect a few surprises in the lineup and high energy from players who will play for the Bernabeu as Real Madrid for the first time.

The most positive takeaway from this match were the three points. After 20 decent minutes, our play began to deteriorate significantly. This team has a lot of work to do. But it is early in the season, the pre-season was short and players are not yet in peak form.

There is an air of excitement and optimism in and around the Bernabeu, perhaps more-so than other years. Mourinho's return and the outstanding reinforcements in this summer's transfer window have Madridismo buzzing. But despite the plethora of talent in this Real Madrid squad, Mourinho will have some difficult decisions to make. In this video I discuss possible formations and lineups, as well as the critical decisions that may mean the difference between glory and failure. No matter where you fall in this intense debate, one thing is for sure: it is going to be exciting.

My season preview will be released tomorrow. But yesterday I was invited to a Q&A session on Dally FC's channel to discuss the upcoming season and our expectation regarding player performances. Here is the full discussion. See you all again tomorrow ! Hala Madrid !