2024-11-24 17:25:00
During the General Assembly of Real Madrid, which was held on Sunday November 24, 2024, the president of the Spanish football club, Florentino Pérez, strongly criticized UEFA and FIFA, which he accused of prioritizing financial income to the detriment of the well-being of the players and the very essence of football.
The Madrid president, in a speech lasting almost an hour and a half, denounced the increase in international and European matches, citing a significant increase in injuries, including ruptured cruciate ligaments this season. He also criticized the new format of the Champions League, considered less attractive despite an increased number of matches.
« Ten years ago, she [l’UEFA]organized 488 matches, today it organizes 760, and all this to earn more money. They don’t care about the players. They don’t think sport should be sustainable, he declared. This season we will be able to play up to 82 matches! There are 63% more matches organized by UEFA and FIFA: from 22 to 36. There have already been nine cruciate ligament ruptures this season, as many as in all of last season. »
Pérez reaffirmed his support for the Super League, which he sees as a response to the failings of current competitions. According to him, this project could “restore the greatness of football” and offer free access to matches, in an innovative model that he now considers closer to becoming a reality, with the strength of a recent European judgment that he describes as historic. .
The manager also pointed out the difficulties of national championships, such as Ligue 1, whose television rights have fallen drastically, according to him. For Pérez, who spoke in front of a thousand members, football is “seriously ill” and requires profound reforms. (With AFP)
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How might other clubs respond to Pérez’s remarks regarding financial fair play and governance issues in football?
**Interview with Sports Analyst Juan Martinez on Florentino Pérez’s Recent Statements**
**Editor:** Welcome, Juan! As we know, Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Pérez, made headlines during the club’s General Assembly on November 24, 2024, with his sharp criticism of UEFA and FIFA. What were your impressions of his remarks?
**Juan Martinez:** Thank you for having me! Florentino Pérez is always a figure to watch, especially during such significant events. His comments at the General Assembly highlighted longstanding grievances that many clubs have regarding UEFA and FIFA. He pointed out issues related to financial regulations and the governance of these bodies, suggesting they are out of touch with the realities faced by clubs.
**Editor:** What specific criticisms did Pérez voice about UEFA and FIFA?
**Juan Martinez:** He criticized their handling of financial fair play rules and suggested that the regulations disproportionately affect larger clubs like Real Madrid, making it harder for them to compete globally. He also emphasized a need for reform, arguing that transparency and fairness in football governance are crucial for the sport’s future [[1](https://www.managingmadrid.com/2024/10/14/24270019/valverde-real-madrid-interview-france-football-quotes-2024)].
**Editor:** Do you think these remarks will have any impact on UEFA and FIFA?
**Juan Martinez:** Absolutely. Pérez’s comments are not just casual criticisms; they carry weight given his position. Clubs are starting to rally around leaders like him to push for structural changes. It could lead to increased pressure on UEFA and FIFA to revisit some of their policies, especially if more clubs join this call for reform.
**Editor:** With the backdrop of recent tensions in European football, how do you see this evolving in the coming months?
**Juan Martinez:** We’re likely going to see a more organized push from clubs around these issues. With elections for new UEFA and FIFA leadership on the horizon, the timing is crucial. If Pérez and other prominent leaders can unify their voices, we could witness significant changes in the governance of European football.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Juan! This will definitely be a topic to watch as it develops.
**Juan Martinez:** My pleasure! Let’s see how the situation unfolds.
