Manchester City wants to take legal action over statements made by Real Madrid presidential candidate Riquelme!

A legal battle may be brewing right now.

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Manchester City wants to take legal action over statements made by Real Madrid presidential candidate Riquelme!

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The statements of Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme have sparked much controversy regarding his complete presentation of his presidential plan if he succeeds in taking over the management of Real Madrid.

Among the statements that Riquelme emphasized was that he would sign Erling Haaland as the first player in his project. This did not go unnoticed by Manchester City, and they want to take legal action against Real Madrid and their presidential candidate.

🚨⚖️ BREAKING: Manchester City are exploring legal action after Enrique Riquelme’s campaign suggested Erling Haaland could join Real Madrid if he wins the presidential elections.

City have firmly rejected the claims and are unhappy with the use of Haaland’s image, insisting… https://t.co/8c4UUnk7zl
— Speedline (@speedlinexx) June 4, 2026

According to recent reports, Real Madrid’s current president, Florentino Pérez, has announced that legendary Portuguese coach José Mourinho is set to take over as the team’s next manager. However, this appointment comes with a key condition—it will only happen if Pérez emerges victorious in the club’s forthcoming presidential election.