Real Madrid President Criticizes UEFA, Ligue 1, and Ballon d'Or Voting System
Florentino Pérez calls for structural reforms in football, condemning financial mismanagement, unfair competition formats, and lack of transparency in awards.
- Florentino Pérez described European football as 'gravely ill,' citing financial instability and poor management in leagues like Ligue 1 and La Liga.
- He criticized the Ligue 1-CVC investment deal, highlighting its failure to maintain the league's valuation and ongoing corruption investigations in France.
- Pérez condemned UEFA's changes to the Champions League format, claiming it increases player injuries and devalues matches while prioritizing revenue over fairness.
- On the Ballon d'Or, Pérez alleged voting irregularities and called for an independent and transparent system, asserting Real Madrid players were unfairly overlooked.
- The Real Madrid president reiterated his support for the Super League project, framing it as a necessary solution to address football's systemic issues.
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